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BJC HealthCare
Saint Louis, Missouri

Registered Respiratory Therapist -Full-Time Nights

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join BJC HealthCare as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Full-Time Nights, $10K Sign-On in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. Additional Information About the Role Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare! Christian Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $10,000.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services
  • Disability insurance paid by BJC
  • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
  • Tuition Assistance available on first day
  • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off
  • Adoption assistance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with BJC HealthCare in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of respiratory therapy treatments. Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and provides education to patients, families, and staff.

Requirements

Requires an Associate degree or completion of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Must hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner license and Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification.

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMechanical ventilator supportECMO supportBronchoscopiesBasic life supportCritical careDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresTime managementClinical documentationPatient educationTroubleshootingCardiopulmonary rehabilitation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
23%
Relocation assistance
15%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About BJC HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
St Louis, Missouri
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services
Disability insurance paid 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