Respiratory Care Practitioner - PRN

Gibson Area Hospital; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible self-scheduling

Free scrubs

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City, IL is seeking a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist. The role requires IL licensure, with responsibilities including PFTs, EKGs, ABG analysis, and ventilator management. You will collaborate with providers and educate patients while maintaining accurate documentation.

The position offers flexible scheduling with benefits such as scrubs, licensure reimbursement, and tuition assistance. Part-time, 12 hours weekly, hourly pay range is $30.00–$47.00.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program and IL licensure.
• BLS certification; ACLS/PALS/NRP within 6 months of hire.
• Hospital-based respiratory care skills and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with providers to determine a course of care for assigned patients.
• Follow guidelines for patient assessments.
• Demonstrate competency in selected skills and equipment use.
• Educate patients on disease processes and recommended therapies.
• Perform accurate documentation per hospital guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement studies when asked.
• Communicate findings and concerns to the department director as needed.
• Foster a positive atmosphere by cooperating with health team members, patients and families.
• Remain flexible in staffing and scheduling for provision of care, including call duties.

Skills

PFTs

EKGs

Ventilator management

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner – IL

BLS

ACLS/PALS/NRP within 6 months of hire

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: GIBSON CITY, IL 60936, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $30.00 - $47.00 Hourly, HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, 12 hours weekly, Mon – Fri.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist, licensed in the State of Illinois. 6 months recent hospital experience preferred. Duties include PFTs, Cardiac Stress Tests, EKGs, Holter monitor placement, (we will train you on the above) ABGs, home oxygen qualifications, ventilator management, routine respiratory care, collaborating with providers regarding all aspects of respiratory therapy. Flexible self-scheduling, Free scrubs, Licensure reimbursement, tuition assistance.

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Collaborate with providers to determine a course of care for assigned patients.
2. 2. Follow guidelines for patient assessments.
3. 3. Demonstrate competency in selected skills and equipment use.
4. 4. Educate patients to their disease process and recommended therapies.
5. 5. Performs accurate documentation in accordance with hospital guidelines.
6. 6. Participates in QI studies when asked.
7. 7. Communicate all pertinent information including findings, problems, concerns or ideas to department director as needed.
8. 8. Promotes a positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to cooperate with and assist fellow health team members, as well as patients and their families.
9. 9. Remains flexible in cooperation with staffing patterns and scheduling needs for provision of care. This includes call scheduling, and performing other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 1. Visual acuity skills for patient assessment, observation necessary for departmental manual and automated duties.
2. 2. Auditory acuity skills to verbally communicate with patients and gather data for departmental use.
3. 3. Manual dexterity of hands and feet to work long hours and skillfully manage multiple pieces of equipment.
4. 4. Physical strength to perform CPR, occasional lifting whenever help is needed, constant walking, twisting and turning and stretching maneuvers to do patient care and departmental duties.
5. 5. Physical strength to perform the following lifting tasks:
   • Floor to waist - 30 pounds
   • 14” to waist - 40 pounds
   • Waist to shoulder - 20 pounds
   • Shoulder to overhead - 10 pounds
   • Carry 30 pounds for 30 feet
   • Push 40 pounds/force for 30 feet
   • Pull 40 pounds/force for 15 feet
6. 6. Keen mental faculties to perform assessment and decision making skills related to patient care and departmental duties.
7. 7. Able to handle stress associated with acute patient care, emotional demands of patients and families, demands of peers and demands of physicians.
8. 8. Communication skills to give and receive information in person and via telephone.
9. 9. Demonstrates, and functions with, awareness of and sensitivity to, patient and family rights as identified by the hospital.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to Director of Cardiopulmonary Care.

Qualifications: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• - Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program.
• - Licensed by the State of Illinois: Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• - BLS required
• - ACLS/PALS/NRP within 6 months of hire.

INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL

Category I – Maximal Risk – This job can expose you to potential blood, body fluids and tissues on a routine basis. It is recommended that you get the Hepatitis B vaccine, as well as the Covid-19 vaccine & boosters.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. 1. Works in patient care areas where there are few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise and other irritants.
2. 2. Works with patients and may be exposed to contagious diseases or infectious materials, but potential for personal harm and injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions and equipment are used.
3. 3. Works in a normal office where there are relatively few discomforts due to adverse or hazardous working conditions. There may be occasional exposure to loud noises.
4. 4. Will work in an office with co-workers where traffic may be constant, subjecting your work to interruptions, which can produce stress and fatigue.