Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Therapist | Patient Care

Crawford Memorial Hospital; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist position at Crawford Memorial Hospital provides cardiopulmonary care per physician orders and department policies. You assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders, operate respiratory equipment, and maintain records in both electronic and chart form.

Required are IL license, BLS, and ACLS/NRP/PALS within specified timeframes; strong communication and ability to work independently with safe, patient-centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• Current IL Respiratory Therapist license is required.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• ACLS to be completed within 6 months of start.
• NRP to be completed within 6 months of start.
• PALS to be completed within 1 year of start.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiopulmonary assessments and treatments per physician orders.
• Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment safely.
• Documents patient records accurately in EMR and charts.
• Educates patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions.
• Monitors patient responses to therapy and reports changes promptly.
• Participates in safety and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Independent work

EMR navigation

Education

IL Respiratory Therapist License

BLS

ACLS within 6 months

NRP within 6 months

PALS within 1 year

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist position at Crawford Memorial Hospital provides cardiopulmonary care per physician orders and department policies. You assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders, operate respiratory equipment, and maintain records in both electronic and chart form.

Required are IL license, BLS, and ACLS/NRP/PALS within specified timeframes; strong communication and ability to work independently with safe, patient-centered care are essential.