Respiratory Therapist Jobs in St. Louis, MO
Respiratory Therapist jobs in St. Louis are concentrated across the city's major medical corridors, including the Central West End, Cortex Innovation District, and South County, with strong demand at the hospital systems and health networks hiring through BJC HealthCare, Mercy, and American Traveler. Critical care, neonatal, and pulmonary rehabilitation specialties see the steadiest openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Respiratory and Pulmonary
- Nights
- Part-Time
- 119130
- $26.97 – $46.74 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Job Description
- Part Time Nights
- 6:45pm- 7:15am
- (2) 12 hour shifts per week
- Rotating weekends and Holidays
- No on call requirements!!
Overview
Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
The Physical Therapy Department at Christian Hospital is located on the second floor of CH. Services are provided to patients of all ages with musculoskeletal deficiencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. 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. Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
- Provides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles.
- 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. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.
- Demonstrates advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, Basic Life Support (BLS), etc. as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog
- Respiratory Therapy
Experience
- No Experience
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
- Respiratory Care Practitioner
- RRT
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
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
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Respiratory and Pulmonary
- Nights
- Part-Time
- 119130
- $26.97 – $46.74 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Job Description
- Part Time Nights
- 6:45pm- 7:15am
- (2) 12 hour shifts per week
- Rotating weekends and Holidays
- No on call requirements!!
Overview
Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
The Physical Therapy Department at Christian Hospital is located on the second floor of CH. Services are provided to patients of all ages with musculoskeletal deficiencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. 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. Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
- Provides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles.
- 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. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.
- Demonstrates advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, Basic Life Support (BLS), etc. as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog
- Respiratory Therapy
Experience
- No Experience
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
- Respiratory Care Practitioner
- RRT
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
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
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Who's Hiring
- BJC HealthCare25
- Mercy20
- American Traveler10
- Kindred Hospitals10
- Lincare5
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in St. Louis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a respiratory therapist job in St. Louis?
St. Louis hires respiratory therapists most actively through its large academic medical centers, community hospitals, and long-term acute care facilities, particularly those clustered in the Central West End, Midtown, and South County corridors. Candidates with critical care or neonatal experience have an edge in this market. Networking through local professional chapters and targeting health systems with dedicated respiratory therapy departments gives you the strongest foothold.
Which companies hire respiratory therapists in St. Louis?
Employers hiring respiratory therapists in St. Louis right now include BJC HealthCare, Mercy, and American Traveler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. St. Louis draws from a mix of large academic health systems, regional community hospitals, and specialty care organizations that maintain dedicated respiratory therapy departments year-round.
Are there remote respiratory therapist jobs in St. Louis?
Remote work is rare for respiratory therapists because the role is hands-on and patient-facing by nature. About 0% of respiratory therapist openings tied to St. Louis are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, largely concentrated in utilization review, case management, or clinical education roles rather than direct patient care positions.
How can I get a respiratory therapist job in St. Louis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in St. Louis is securing a position at a community hospital or rehabilitation facility, where rotational programs and supervised floor experience are common for new graduates. Long-term acute care hospitals in the St. Louis metro frequently hire entry-level therapists, and float pool roles at larger health systems let newer clinicians build cross-department experience quickly while establishing a local professional network.
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