CRT/RT- Nights (6p-6:30a) w/ weekend rotation

Crawford Memorial Hospital; Robinson (IL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care under physician orders. You will assess and treat patients with breathing disorders, initiate therapies, monitor responses, and document patient progress in the EMR.

Responsibilities include safety-focused care, equipment calibration, and collaboration with the care team. Licensure and certifications must be current, with ACLS/NRP/PALS achieved within stated timeframes.

Qualifications

• Current IL Respiratory Therapist License required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS to be obtained within 6 months.
• NRP to be obtained within 6 months.
• PALS to be obtained within 1 year.

Responsabilités

• Perform accurate respiratory assessments and initial screenings; assess and reassess pain; ensure age-appropriate care.
• Determine treatment requirements per physician orders; select method and duration of therapy.
• Educate patient/family on pain management and discharge planning/follow-up.
• Monitor physiological responses to therapy; report adverse reactions to physician.
• Prepare and administer respiratory medications; monitor outcomes and side effects.
• Conduct tests (lung function, cardiac monitoring) and calibrate equipment for optimal results.
• Maintain equipment and documentation; ensure proper patient records in EMR and paper formats.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Formation

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (IL)

EMR proficiency

Independent worker

Excellent communication

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing Cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific Physician's orders and department policies and procedures. Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates respiratory care equipment.

General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and complete respiratory assessments of patients; conducts initial screenings; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psycho-social appropriate.
• Determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning, including: educating the patient/family regarding pain management; discharge planning/follow-up instructions.
• Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consults with Physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Prepares and administers medications based on age/ clinical condition of the patient; demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications, outcomes, and side effects.
• Conducts tests, such as holter monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and lung capacity tests, to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions; adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
• Completes routine daily, weekly and monthly cleaning; maintains department equipment and assists with calibration of equipment; ensures proper documentation is completed.
• Documentation is complete, accurate and timely; prepares the patient record in both electronic and chart form.
• Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication protocols.
• Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Current Professional Licensure/Certification Required

Certification / Licensure Requirements

• Current IL Respiratory Therapist License Required
• BLS Required
• ACLS Required within 6 months
• NRP Required within 6 months
• PALS Required within 1 year

Experience Requirements

• Respiratory Therapy minimum 1 year Preferred

Computer Skills

• Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programs

Additional Skills

• Ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent communication and customer service skills