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St. Luke's Hospital - MO
Chesterfield, Missouri

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job Posting

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time.

  • Sign on Bonus Available *

St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades.

Position Summary

Performs the primary functions of a Registered Respiratory Therapist in assessing, planning, implementing, educating, and evaluating a designated group of patients in accordance with established Respiratory Care Standards, Hospital and Departmental Policies.

Responsible for managing all assigned supplies and equipment on the unit. Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements

Education: Associate of Science Degree or higher

Licensure: Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Missouri, Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care

Benefits for a Better You

  • Day one benefits package
  • Pension Plan & 401K
  • Competitive compensation
  • FSA & HSA options
  • PTO programs available
  • Education Assistance

Why You Belong Here

You matter. We could not achieve our mission daily without the hands of our team. Our culture and compassion for our patients and team is a distinct reflection of our dynamic workforce. Each team member is focused on being part of something much bigger than themselves. Join our St. Luke’s family to be a part of making life better for our patients, their families, and one another.

Key Responsibilities

Perform primary functions of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including assessing, planning, and evaluating care for a designated group of patients. Manage assigned supplies and equipment while promoting teamwork within the healthcare team.

Requirements

Requires an Associate of Science Degree or higher. Must hold current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in Missouri and be registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningPatient EducationEquipment ManagementClinical Evaluation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

3
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Relocation assistance
13%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Chesterfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$491k
Typical market rent
$1,767/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About St. Luke's Hospital - MO

Hospitals and Health Care
Chesterfield, MO
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus available
Day one benefits package
Pension plan
401K
FSA & HSA options
PTO programs
Education assistance