REG RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER REGISTRY

Morris-Hospital; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 52,348 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PLAWA)

Job summary

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients as ordered by physicians. You will administer medications, oxygen, humidity therapies, and airway clearance therapy, including ventilation support, in accordance with policy and regulatory standards.

The role requires an Illinois RRT license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of critical care experience.

Qualifications

• RRT license in Illinois required.
• CPR certification required.
• NRP certification (or must receive within 90 days of hire).
• ACLS and PALS certifications highly recommended.
• 1 year of critical care experience required.
• DCFS Mandated Reporter certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care modalities to patients as ordered by physicians.
• Administer respiratory medications, oxygen and humidity therapies, airway clearance therapies.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation per policy.
• Adhere to national standards and regulatory requirements while delivering care.

Skills

Critical care experience

Education

RRT licensed (Illinois)

CPR Certification

NRP Certification

ACLS/PALS Certification

DCFS Mandated Reporter

Job description

REG RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER REGISTRY

Allied Health

MH RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Registry

All shifts as needed

As needed

Salary Range: $44.74

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides Respiratory Care modalities to patients as ordered by physicians, including but not limited to the administration of respiratory related medications, oxygen and humidity therapies, airway clearance therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, etc., in accordance to established policy and procedure and based on accepted national standards, practices and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional/Educational

RRT Licensed in the State of Illinois required.

Certified by the American Heart Association in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or must receive within 90 days of hire.

Certified by the American Heart Association in ACLS and PALS, highly recommended.

1 year experience with critical care required.

DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required.

Personal

Works effectively with others, possessing tact, discretion and diplomacy.

Demonstrates leadership and teaching ability.

Possesses the ability to work under pressure.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package; while this position is not eligible for most benefits, it does include:

• Paid time off (PLAWA)