Job Description​

The Opportunity:

We are hiring a Respiratory Care Technician for our Saint Luke's South Hospital.

The Schedule:

This is a full time day shift position

The Work:

• Performs all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice.
• Scope of practice includes, but is not limited to diagnostic and metabolic testing, patient assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions analysis and reporting of clinical response.
• Therapists work in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient cost effective and quality patient and family care, as well as providing patient and family education and discharge planning.
• The position supports system facility and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities, continuing education and professional growth, and development activities along with other duties as assigned.

Why Saint Luke’s?

• We value knowledge, experience, and expertise to improve patient outcomes and quality care.
• The opportunity to make an impact on the health system and the healthcare industry.
• Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all of their employees, click here to find out more.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

2 years

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics, Reg Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - The National Board for Respiratory Care

Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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Effective November 1st, 2021, full COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for all Saint Luke’s Health System employees unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.