Registered Respiratory Therapist (Draft)

BJC HealthCare

1 day ago

St. Louis, MissouriFull TimeRespiratory Therapist

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join BJC HealthCare as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – $10K Sign-On Bonus in United States. Additional Information About the Role Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's flagship hospital and academic campus. Barnes Jewish Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.

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.

Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies.

Requirements

Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team.

Responsibilities Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $10,000.

401(k) with employer match.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with BJC HealthCare in United States.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentRespiratory DiagnosisMechanical VentilationECMO SupportBronchoscopiesBasic Life SupportCritical CareClinical TroubleshootingPatient EducationTime ManagementCollaborative CareDiagnostic Procedures

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Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Respiratory Diagnosis, Mechanical Ventilation, ECMO Support, Bronchoscopies, Basic Life Support, Critical Care, Clinical Troubleshooting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct respiratory patient care including assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of therapeutic procedures. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure patient safety and provide education to patients and staff.

Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Disability insurance paid by BJC, Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution, 401(k) plan with BJC match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, Adoption assistance, $10,000 sign-on bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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