Part-Time
Respiratory Care Practitioner
SSM Health
11-50 employees
Operates hospitals, clinics, and health plans
No salary listed
Jefferson City, MO, USA
In Person
This is a 12-week travel contract with possible extension.
Associate's
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- An Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent years of experience and education is required.
- One year of experience is required.
- A Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
- A Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care is required.
- A state respiratory care practitioner license or permitted equivalent is required for the applicable work location.
- The role requires constant standing and walking, frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing 0–25 pounds, and occasional lifting or carrying objects weighing 25–50 pounds.
- The role requires occasional lifting or moving of patients and occasional driving.
- Assess patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Provide respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders, department policies and procedures, and applicable guidelines.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment, record and communicate patient conditions, and perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluate respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatments based on patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families about health conditions and provide information about community support groups and available programs.
- Assist with the care, calibration, and maintenance of respiratory care equipment.
- Participate in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
- Process equipment according to established cleaning and sterilization procedures.
- Respond to medical emergencies and rapid responses.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SSM Health is a Catholic, not‑for‑profit integrated health system serving the Midwest. It runs 23 hospitals, 490+ physician offices and outpatient centers, plus virtual and post‑acute care, as well as a health plan, a pharmacy benefit manager, and an accountable care organization. It coordinates care across the full continuum—from physician clinics to hospital care—while serving the uninsured and Medicaid populations and pursuing clinical research in oncology, pediatrics, and cardiovascular health. Its goal is to improve population health through coordinated, accessible care and expanded behavioral health access within a diversified, faith‑based nonprofit framework.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 9, 2026 Lake Saint Louis cancer expansion adds infusion bays and SLUCare.
- April 29, 2026 SLU RN-to-BSN deal strengthens recruiting and retention.
- March 2026 Chesterfield YMCA clinic captures primary, behavioral, and wellness visits.
What critics are saying
- Doe v. SSM Health in Missouri state court alleges MyChart data sharing.
- January 31, 2026 Oklahoma Spine and Dean integrations distract leadership through 2027.
- Reimbursement pressure and multi-state overhead threaten margins and future staffing cuts.
What makes SSM Health unique
- SSM's hospital, physician, health plan, and pharmacy footprint spans four states.
- Saint Louis University partnership gives academic medicine, clinical trials, and RN-to-BSN pipeline.
- Behavioral Health Urgent Care and YMCA clinic extend access beyond emergency rooms.
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