RESPIRATORY ASSISTANT

Morris-Hospital; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PLAWA)

Job summary

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care modalities to patients as ordered by physicians, including oxygen, humidity therapies, airway clearance and ventilation monitoring with supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, completes clinical rotations in a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapist program, and maintains CPR and DCFS Mandated Reporter certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and clinical rotations in a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• CPR certification is required; DCFS Mandated Reporter Certification also required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care modalities to patients as ordered by physicians.
• Administer respiratory medications, oxygen and humidity therapies.
• Perform airway clearance therapy.
• Monitor invasive & non-invasive ventilation with preceptor.
• Follow established policies, procedures and national standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching ability

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Clinical rotations in Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

CPR Certification

DCFS Mandated Reporter Certification

Job description

Under the supervision of 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, in accordance to established policy and procedure and based on accepted national standards, practices and regulatory requirements. Invasive & non invasive ventilation monitored in conjunction with preceptor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional/Educational

High school diploma and one semester of clinical rotations with Pharmacology from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapist program, as determined by the Committee of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARRC)

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

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.

Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

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)