Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Quincy (IL); In loco; USD 39.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

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Incentive plans

Shift differentials

Tuition reimbursement

Health options

Retirement plans

Career growth

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Descrizione del lavoro

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform and guide respiratory therapy, chest physiotherapy, and diagnostics across neonatal to geriatric patients. You will administer therapies, maintain equipment, and document care while collaborating with the medical team.

The role offers full-time hours, benefits including incentive plans, shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, health options, retirement plans, and a sign-on bonus.

Competenze

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current RRT credential or registry eligibility.
• Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• CPR certification is required; ACLS, NRP, and PALS within 24 months.
• Strong knowledge of therapy techniques, equipment, and patient assessment.

Mansioni

• Perform respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and diagnostics.
• Assess and treat patients from neonatal to geriatric, involving families in care plans.
• Administer therapies including medical gases, medication delivery, aerosol treatments; maintain equipment.
• Provide advanced respiratory care and establish airways during CPR; perform blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing.
• Document care; collaborate with medical staff and ensure equipment maintenance.

Conoscenze

Therapy techniques

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education and training

Formazione

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

RRT credential or registry eligibility

Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license

CPR certification

ACLS within 24 months

NRP within 24 months

PALS within 24 months

Descrizione del lavoro

Role:

Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities:

Perform and guide all forms of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and diagnostics. Assess and treat patients from neonatal to geriatric, involving families in care plans. Administer therapies including medical gases, medication delivery, aerosol treatments, and maintain equipment. Provide advanced respiratory care, establish airways during CPR, perform blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and develop patient education. Document care, collaborate with medical staff, and ensure equipment maintenance. May perform duties in the absence of leadership and adhere to hospital policies.

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; current RRT credential or registry eligibility; Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license within 6 months. Certification in CPR required; ACLS, NRP, and PALS within 24 months. Strong knowledge of therapy techniques, equipment, and patient assessment. Ability to educate patients and work collaboratively in a healthcare team.

Additional Info:

Full-time position with benefits including incentive plans, shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, health options, retirement plans, and career growth opportunities. The role requires adherence to safety standards and active participation in ongoing education. The position offers a sign-on bonus and competitive hourly pay based on experience.