Acute Care Respiratory Therapist: ECMO & Ventilation

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Belleville (IL); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist for an acute care hospital setting. The role involves assessment, planning, and evaluation of respiratory care, applying advanced clinical expertise, and ensuring patient safety through compliant care.

Responsibilities include education for patients, families, and staff, with duties spanning diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and specialized skills such as ECMO, ventilation, and sleep lab services.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Aufgaben

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care activities.
• Communicate effectively, document, and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Provide education and training to patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Respiratory procedures

ECMO support

Mechanical ventilation

Bronchoscopy

Sleep lab services

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist for an acute care hospital setting. The role involves assessment, planning, and evaluation of respiratory care, applying advanced clinical expertise, and ensuring patient safety through compliant care.

Responsibilities include education for patients, families, and staff, with duties spanning diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and specialized skills such as ECMO, ventilation, and sleep lab services.