Respiratory Therapist, NICU, Night Shift

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist for its state-of-the-art NICU. This full-time position involves providing exceptional respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients, ensuring their safety and comfort during critical times. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating expertise in ventilator management and patient transport. With a focus on quality service and professional growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable patients and their families. Join a team that values excellence and compassion in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Discount Packages

Paid Parental Leave

Financial Education Resources

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program required.
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory experience, with 6 months in critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care procedures across various hospital departments.
• Transports patients on mechanical ventilators and provides critical care.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Critical Care

Patient Transport

Ventilator Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Minimum 1 year respiratory experience

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Non-invasive Ventilation Devices

Job description

Overview

• NICU in Rockford IL
• Nights, full-time

Our 52-bed Level III NICU is equipped with the latest technology and the optimal environment to help babies heal and grow. Our NICU features 10 double NICU suites specifically designed for twin babies and their families, as well as single NICU suites. Rooms were created with our youngest patients and their families in mind and offer special amenities and the comforts of home. Our NICU features a 12-bed small baby unit, the only one of its kind in the region. This unit provides the highest level of care for babies born less than 32 weeks' gestation.

Under the direction of a physician, the RRT provides all respiratory care related duties and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Sets up and administers all routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients in all areas of the hospital, particularly the Pediatric, Emergency/Trauma Department, Step-Down Critical Care, Adult Critical Care Units, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit using protocol driven care. Provides critical and emergent care, airway stabilization and management, non-invasive ventilation, and is responsible for acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long term ventilation. The Neonatal Pediatric Therapist may also treat critically ill neonates in emergency transit from lower level care to a higher level of care via helicopter, ambulance, and occasionally fixed wing flight. Exemplifies the Mercyhealth mission, vision and values, and acts in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. They will perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs the duties listed in the Registered Respiratory Therapist Level 2 job description.
• Transports adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients on mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, and critically ill to intra-hospital procedures and testing.
• Provides developmentally appropriate care to support the various patient populations during their hospitalization.
• Demonstrates competence in the care of neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients (when/if assigned to these
• patients) relative to determining each patient's age related and other physical, psycho-social, and cultural needs.
• Assists with the orientation process for new employees, mentors employees orienting to a specialty care unit, and functions as a resource to NICU RCP float staff.
• Acts as the charge therapist in the absence of the Lead Respiratory Therapist on a rotational basis as assigned, performing the duties and responsibilities described in that job description to the best of your ability.
• Cross-trains and maintains proficiency in taping IV's, Assisting in umbilical line placement, placing oro/nasogastric tubes required. Maintaining proficiency in intubation and surfactant administration preferred.
• Maintains proficiency in the processing and interpreting of point of care (POC) blood gases, glucose, and
• electrolytes; and collaborates on quality control with the POC Coordinator.
• Attends deliveries and performs resuscitative duties as part of NICU team.
• Transport - Operating, troubleshooting, and monitoring of respiratory equipment during air and ground transport including ambulance, helicopter and fixed wing.
• Transport - Maintains Transport Certification by attending yearly skills lab and helicopter safety education

COE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Minimum 1 year respiratory experience required, 6 months critical care

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

RRT

Current employees who are RRT eligible, must complete the RRT exam by 3/15/2012.

Current employees who are not RRT eligible, RRT is not required (CRT is required).

CPR, ACLS, NRP

NPS preferred

IL and/ or WI Respiratory Care Practitioner license

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good mathematical and interpersonal skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually (select one option)

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

Occupational Exposure: Category B -Some partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

Occupational Exposure: Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. OR Partner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as directed by the director.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors, community

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, and smell. Specific vision abilities require by this job include frequent ability to adjust focus and occasionally distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work requires a moderate level of independent judgment along with good interpretative and interpersonal skills with justification and accountability to, Manager, and Director.

SUPERVISES

No supervisory responsibilities.

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Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

* Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

* Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

* Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

* Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

* Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.