Respiratory Therapist

AHS Vista LLC; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Waukegan, Illinois, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assist patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsibilities include performing respiratory care modalities, documenting care, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have graduation from an approved program and appropriate licenses. A strong preference for Basic Life Support certification and experience in all modalities of respiratory care is required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of Illinois.
• CRT certification required; RRT preferred.
• NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Respiratory care modalities on patients.
• Document all Respiratory care delivered.
• Provide patient education.
• Maintain and manage department ventilators.
• Participate in arterial procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support certification

Experience in Respiratory care

Knowledge of arterial blood gases

Education

Graduation from an AMA or JRCRTE approved program

Job description

Overview

Assist patients of all ages who suffer from pulmonary (breathing) disorders. In addition to analyzing and performing diagnostic testing, Respiratory Therapists perform relevant exams and control patients' blood-oxygen levels, as well as set up and utilize Respiratory care equipment and machines needed to assist or monitor the patients breathing.

Responsibilities

• Perform Respiratory care modalities on patients.
• Document all Respiratory care delivered.
• Provide patient education.
• Maintain and manage department ventilators.
• Participate in arterial procedures designed to analyze arterial blood gases.

Requirements

• Graduation from an AMA or JRCRTE approved program
• Must be licensed in the state of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - CPR/AHA certification required. CRT Required. Preferred RRT
• NRP preferred.
• Experience in all modalities of Respiratory care through clinical application.