Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Nights/Weekends

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital, Freeport, IL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for night shifts on weekends. You will deliver critical care, airway management, and ventilation support for adult and pediatric patients as assigned.

Responsibilities include initiating and monitoring invasive and non-invasive ventilation and documenting care in the EMR. Candidates must graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold IL or WI licensure, and obtain CPR/NRP within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• RRT- CRT will be accepted; others must earn RRT within 1 year.
• IL and/ or WI Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• CPR/NRP within 90 days of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapies and manage cardiopulmonary status.
• Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Document care in EMR and department records.
• Set up and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators and non-invasive devices.
• Respond to emergent care and assist with resuscitation per guidelines.

Skills

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital, Freeport, IL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for night shifts on weekends. You will deliver critical care, airway management, and ventilation support for adult and pediatric patients as assigned.

Responsibilities include initiating and monitoring invasive and non-invasive ventilation and documenting care in the EMR. Candidates must graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold IL or WI licensure, and obtain CPR/NRP within 90 days.