Respiratory Therapist CRT

CO10 Harrisburg Medical Center Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift per diem. Responsible for providing respiratory care services and coordinating department operations. Requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and IL state RCP license, CRT credential, BLS, and NRP within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; leadership duties in workflow and orientation of staff.

Qualifications

• Accredited respiratory therapy program
• Certification in basic life support (BLS)
• NRP must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient outcomes and adjusts plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Explains and educates patients and caregivers about respiratory conditions, procedures, and discharge.
• Accepts reassignment to other units when necessary.
• Shares knowledge with staff and students and serves as a clinical role model.
• Performs preceptor duties for staff and students.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates respiratory care.
• Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician; communicates with medical and nursing staff.
• Lead: coordinates workflow and assists with orientation and daily operations.

Skills

CRT

RCP Illinois

BLS

NRP

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Location: Harrisburg, IL Shift: Night Time Type: Per Diem Facility/Clinic Name: Harrisburg Medical Center

Position Summary

• Responsible for providing respiratory care services.

Education

• Associate’s Degree from Respiratory accredited program

Licenses and Certification

• CRT
• RCP with State of Illinois
• BLS
• NRP- MHC required within 90 days of hire

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: N/A

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient outcomes making changes in plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides explanation/instructions to patients and/or responsible persons and ensures understanding with regard to respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures and discharge.
• Accepts Reassignment to other units when necessary.
• Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and is a role model for clinical practice.
• Performs preceptor duties for staff and students.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care.
• Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician keeping in communication with medical and nursing staff.
• Lead: Coordinates workflow to utilize personnel efficiently.
• Lead: Assist with orientation of new employees/students.
• Lead: Assist manager/supervisor with daily operations of the department.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience: $26.62 To $41.26

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