Regional Respiratory Therapist

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an innovative skilled nursing company focused on enhancing quality care in the healthcare sector. This role involves supporting the respiratory therapy department through patient education, collaborating with medical professionals, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will play a vital role in improving clinical excellence and providing compassionate care to patients and their families. If you have a passion for respiratory therapy and a commitment to quality improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program required.
• 3+ years of critical care experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the growth of the respiratory therapy department.
• Provide quality respiratory care and patient education.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

Patient Education

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Approved Respiratory Care Program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

Mechanical Ventilation

ECMO

Job description

Come join our AMAZING Team!

ALIYA Healthcare is a skilled nursing company located in the Chicagoland area. This position will be located at our main office in Skokie, IL.

Our goal is to raise the bar on quality care and provide a positive customer service environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• You assist with the professional growth of the respiratory therapy department.
• You will provide consultation with regard to pulmonary disorders and respiratory therapy practice, and you will provide quality respiratory care while ensuring the development and routine monitoring.
• This position also provides discipline-specific education to patients, families, and staff as required, and works collaboratively with the Chief Nursing Officer to ensure that all departmental standards are met while following the appropriate standards of practice to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implementing company standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met regarding respiratory and point of care.
• Coordinating and actively participating in Wean Team/Pulmonary Rounds and maintaining a direct line of communication with pulmonary physicians to facilitate/implement and routinely monitor weaning patients from mechanical ventilation; if protocols do not exist, works toward site-specific protocol implementation.
• Steering progressive clinical excellence through staff development while promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients and their families.
• Maintaining competency in Rapid Response and code events.

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Must have three or more years of critical care experience working as a Respiratory Therapist.
• One year or more of ECMO experience is preferred.
• NPS or ACCS credentials are preferred.
• Holding your license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Illinois is required.
• Holding your Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• A current NRP, PALS, and ACLS certification are required.