Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT- Fulltime-Night Shift

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to provide respiratory care services in a hospital setting. You will evaluate patient care plans, implement therapies ordered by physicians, and communicate with medical staff to optimize outcomes.

The role requires an Associate's degree in respiratory care, state license (RCP Illinois), and certification such as RRT/CPR/NRP-MHC within 90 days of hire. You may lead workflow and assist with orientation of new staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care is required.
• RRT certification or eligibility as applicable.
• Illinois RCP license; CPR; NRP-MHC within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and adjusts patient respiratory care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides explanations and instructions to patients and caregivers regarding respiratory diseases and procedures.
• Assists with reassignment to other units as needed.
• Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and acts as a role model.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care.
• Delivers respiratory care as ordered by physicians and communicates with medical and nursing staff.
• Leads workflow to maximize efficiency and assists with staff orientation and daily operations.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for providing respiratory care services.

Education

• Associate's degree

Licenses and Certification

• RRT (could show N/A on registry showing they have been grandfathered before 2002 of expiration dates)
• RCP State of Illinois
• CPR
• NRP-MHC (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 insures 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.
• 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)

$28.8 To $44.64

Southern Illinois Healthcare

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.

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

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