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**City/State:** Springfield, Missouri

**Categories:** Respiratory and Pulmonary

**Job Status:** Full-Time

**Req ID** : 100678

**Pay Range:** $76,252.80 – $124,155.20 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Additional Information About the Role

This position is located in Springfield, MO

Are you an RRT with neonatal/ pediatric critical care experience looking for a leadership role? This is an exciting role that will be responsible for the day to day operations for the transport respiratory therapists as well as their education and clinical work.

+ **40 hour a week position**

+ **This position will require travel between rural hospitals in Springfield, MO and St. Louis**

Overview

**St. Louis Children’s Hospital** is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for all respiratory care services provided including overseeing staffing and workloads under the supervision of the Patient Care Manager. Fulfills all requirements and responsibilities of the Supervisor RRT Critical Care Transport, demonstrating a high level of expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices and serves as a resource to others. Acts as a liaison with other departments to facilitate quick resolution of issues to ensure patients are provided safe and effective care. Responsible for oversight of the Transport Team RRT’s including but not limited to daily operations, education, and acts as a liaison to the Manager. Demonstrates expertise and critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs of the most critical patients. Must have experience providing care in one of the following: NICU/PICU/Pediatric Emergency Room. Travel to St. Louis and Cahokia base required.

Responsibilities

+ Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.

+ Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.

+ Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management.

+ Provides oversight for daily respiratory care operational activities that support patient care by determining level of staffing needs. Is able to collect and analyze information to project staffing plans for upcoming shift/shifts.

+ Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including serving as a resource to others. Serves as a liaison between leadership, staff, medical team, patients and families.

+ Works effectively in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities. Is able to analyze critical situations and applies appropriate judgement and critical thinking for problems resolution.

+ Performs and coordinates various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise serving as a resource to staff by providing guidance and education.Demonstrates expertise and critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient’s physical, psychosocial and emotional needs of the most critical patients. Provides critical care in NICU/PICU/Heart Center. Technical Skills (must meet 1 of the following):-ECMO Specialist-Bronchoscopy Team-Newborn Transport Team-VDR Team-Sleep Lab Technician-AEC

+ BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

+ Associate's Degree

Experience

+ 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

+ No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

+ Basic Life Support (BLS)

+ NPS

+ RRT or RCP

Preferred Requirements

Education

+ Bachelor's Degree

Experience

+ 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support

+ Neonatal Resuscitation Program

+ PALS

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

+ Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

+ Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

+ 401(k) plan with BJC match

+ Tuition Assistance available on first day

+ BJC Institute for Learning and Development

+ Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

+ Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our** **Benefits Summary** **.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer