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Respiratory Care Practitioner Lead - RRT at SSM Health

Position Respiratory Care Practitioner Lead - RRT
Posted 04 Jan 2026
Expired 03 Feb 2026
Company SSM Health
Location Florissant | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

  • Department: Respiratory Therapy
  • Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 36 Hours/Week. Every third weekend and rotating holidays
  • Sign On Bonus: Speak with your recruiter about available options to you! Note, a two-year service commitment is required and applicable for external qualified candidates only
  • Shift Differentials: Available for nights, weekends
  • Location: SSM Health's Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Job Summary:

Leads assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in respiratory care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
  • Serves as a technical or clinical resource and performs similar duties with staff.
  • Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and/or procedures.
  • Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
  • May perform the duties of a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • Must be able to provide initial assistance for those needing emergency intervention.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.

EXPERIENCE

  • Two years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional driving.
  • Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS   State of Work Location: Illinois 

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
  • And 
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 
  • And 
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 

State of Work Location: Missouri 

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
  • And 
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 
  • And 
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 
  • Or 
  • Respiratory Temp Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 

  State of Work Location: Oklahoma 

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
  • And 
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 
  • And 
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board 

  State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
  • And 
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 
  • And 
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 
  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Job Info:

  • Company: SSM Health
  • Position: Respiratory Care Practitioner Lead - RRT
  • Work Location: Florissant
  • Country: US

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