Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Full Time Perm
Company: SSM Health
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: March 9, 2026
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary's
Hospital - Jefferson City Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights:
Department: Respiratory Therapy Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift,
3x12-Hour Shifts/Week, Work Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday Shift
Differentials: Available for night, weekend, additional shifts and
Weekend Option Premium Relocation Assistance Available: Speak with
a Recruiter for Details Location: SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital –
Jefferson City Job Summary: Provides evaluation of and care for
respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory
therapeutic services. Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses patient for appropriate type and
frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on
diagnosis. Responsible for providing respiratory care services in
accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies
and procedures and guidelines. Implements and monitors patient care
plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient
condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities. Evaluates
respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment
based on patient outcome. Educates the patient and family about the
health condition and provides information about community support
groups and other available programs. Assists with care, calibration
and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining
departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes
equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses. Works in a
constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties
as assigned. EDUCATION ~ Associate’s Degree in a Respiratory
Therapy or equivalent years of experience and education. EXPERIENCE
~ No experience required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of
speech to share information through oral communication. Constant
standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling
objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard
use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for
distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to
identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to
detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral
communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms,
malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and
pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional
lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling,
squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm
movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running. REQUIRED
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location:
Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) -
American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Respiratory
Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Respiratory Care Practitioner,
Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional
Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life
Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association
(AHA) And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board
for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Respiratory Care Practitioner -
Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Respiratory Educ
Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of
Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS
HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Respiratory
Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of
Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner. - Oklahoma Medical
Board Or Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical
Board Or Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare
Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Respiratory Care Practitioner -
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work
Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee
Department: 4302000011 Respiratory Care Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a
comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental
Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental
leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on
FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered
through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access
to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage
through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. SSM Health is an
equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status
, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click
here to learn more.
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