Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT-Fulltime

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care services and support patient treatment plans. You will evaluate outcomes, explain procedures, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

You will lead workflow coordination, assist with orientation of new staff, and support daily department operations. An Associate's degree in respiratory care and IL licensure are required, along with CRT, BLS, and NRP-MHC within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from a respiratory accredited program.
• CRT certification and Illinois state RCP licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• NRP-MHC required within 90 days of hire.

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.

Education

Associate's Degree from Respiratory accredited program

Job description

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

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

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $28.8 To $44.64

Company Culture

At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free. We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development. As a student at SIH, you will see first-hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well-being of all the people in the communities we serve. Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey.

SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Scholarship Program

• Qualified applicants are eligible for money to cover tuition, lab fees, books, and educational supplies.