Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Mercy Health Corporation; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Job summary

Mercyhealth in northern Illinois seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide all respiratory care duties as part of an interdisciplinary team. Three 12-hour night shifts in a hospital setting.

You will initiate, monitor, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation, document care in the EMR, and respond to emergent situations. A graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program with IL or WI license and CPR/NRP certifications is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• RRT or CRT with certification; must earn RRT within 1 year if eligible.
• CPR and NRP within 90 days where required.
• Illinois and/or Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapies to evaluate cardiopulmonary status.
• Initiate, monitor, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Assess and adjust treatment per physician orders and protocols.
• Document patient care and maintain EMR records.
• Operate and troubleshoot ventilators and related devices.
• Respond to emergent care and assist with resuscitation as needed.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Respiratory Care Program graduate

Tools

Ventilators

Non-invasive ventilation devices

Pulmonary function screens

Job description

Overview:

Provides all respiratory care related duties and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

SCHEDULE:

Three, 12-hour shifts

SHIFT:

Nights

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs routine therapies that aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of their cardiopulmonary status.

Will Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Makes parameterrecommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, patient compliance, patient response, laboratory values, and patient status.

Initiates and provides on-going evaluation of treatment regime including medication delivery and oxygenadministration through therapist driven protocols by performing patient assessments to determine the needs related to treatment therapies, frequencies, and duration of treatment regime ordered by physician.

Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure, or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuation.

Monitors, assesses, educates, and documents the patient and/or family on therapies, medications, goals oftherapies, and equipment during treatment.

Documents work timely , completely, and accurately including documentation in the patient electronic medical record and departmental records.

Demonstrates competence in the set-up, calibration, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators, noninvasive ventilation devices , therapeutic bronchoscopies and pulmonary function screens.

Cleans using high level disinfection, assembles, and maintains equipment and the stocking of departmental supplies.

Performs and documents emergency rounds, oxygen saturation checks, and titrates oxygen per protocol during oxygen and aerosol rounds.

Performs therapies in strict compliance to universal precautions and proper body mechanics, using sound judgment in evaluating situations, and taking appropriate action when necessary.

Responds to emergent care situations in the hospital and assists with resuscitation by providing chest compressions, airway management, airway stabilization, and ventilatory support in accordance with the American Heart association guidelines and as directed by the Code Team Leader.

Transports adult patients on mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, and critically ill to intrahospital procedures and testing.

Provides developmentally appropriate care to support the various patient populations during their hospitalization. Demonstrates competence in the care of 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.

Maintains proficiency in the processing and interpreting of point of care (POC) blood gases, glucose, andelectrolytes; and collaborates on quality control with the POC Coordinator (at applicable locations only).

May require on call coverage as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

E DUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• RRT - CRT will be accepted for RTs that are not eligible for RRT. All other CRTs must earn RRT within 1 year of hire.

• CPR

• NRP within 90 days of orientation , for those departments requiring delivery attendance

• IL and/ or WI Respiratory Care Practitioner license

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good mathematical and interpersonal skills

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

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

PAY RANGE:

$33.12 - $51.33

Overview:

Provides all respiratory care related duties and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

SCHEDULE:

Three, 12-hour shifts

SHIFT:

Nights

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs routine therapies that aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of their cardiopulmonary status.

Will Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Makes parameterrecommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, patient compliance, patient response, laboratory values, and patient status.

Initiates and provides on-going evaluation of treatment regime including medication delivery and oxygenadministration through therapist driven protocols by performing patient assessments to determine the needs related to treatment therapies, frequencies, and duration of treatment regime ordered by physician.

Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure, or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuation.

Monitors, assesses, educates, and documents the patient and/or family on therapies, medications, goals oftherapies, and equipment during treatment.

Documents work timely , completely, and accurately including documentation in the patient electronic medical record and departmental records.

Demonstrates competence in the set-up, calibration, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators, noninvasive ventilation devices , therapeutic bronchoscopies and pulmonary function screens.

Cleans using high level disinfection, assembles, and maintains equipment and the stocking of departmental supplies.

Performs and documents emergency rounds, oxygen saturation checks, and titrates oxygen per protocol during oxygen and aerosol rounds.

Performs therapies in strict compliance to universal precautions and proper body mechanics, using sound judgment in evaluating situations, and taking appropriate action when necessary.

Responds to emergent care situations in the hospital and assists with resuscitation by providing chest compressions, airway management, airway stabilization, and ventilatory support in accordance with the American Heart association guidelines and as directed by the Code Team Leader.

Transports adult patients on mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, and critically ill to intrahospital procedures and testing.

Provides developmentally appropriate care to support the various patient populations during their hospitalization. Demonstrates competence in the care of 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.

Maintains proficiency in the processing and interpreting of point of care (POC) blood gases, glucose, andelectrolytes; and collaborates on quality control with the POC Coordinator (at applicable locations only).

May require on call coverage as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

E DUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• RRT - CRT will be accepted for RTs that are not eligible for RRT. All other CRTs must earn RRT within 1 year of hire.

• CPR

• NRP within 90 days of orientation , for those departments requiring delivery attendance

• IL and/ or WI Respiratory Care Practitioner license

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good mathematical and interpersonal skills

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

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

PAY RANGE:

$33.12 - $51.33

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women