Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Mercy Health System Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Certification reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with breathing problems, manage ventilators, deliver medications, and monitor outcomes. The role includes on-site care, patient education, and documenting treatment plans in the EMR.

You will work nights with rotations and participate in emergency response as needed. Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, licensure in WI/IL, CPR/NRP within 90 days, and eligibility for RRT within a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• RRT or CRT accepted; must earn RRT within 1 year if not eligible.
• CPR and NRP within 90 days of orientation; WI/IL license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine therapies to aid in treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of cardiopulmonary status.
• Initiates, monitors, and weans invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Assesses patients before/after medications or procedures and recommends therapy changes as needed.
• Documents care and patient/family education in EMR and departmental records.
• Sets up and maintains ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, and related equipment.
• Responds to emergent care situations and assists with resuscitation per guidelines.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

OVERVIEW

A respiratory therapist evaluates and treats patients with breathing problems by managing oxygen, medications, ventilators, and other respiratory equipment. They monitor patients, respond to emergencies, educate patients and families, document care, and safely transport critically ill patients when needed.

SCHEDULE

Three, 12-Hour Shifts SHIFT: Nights with rotations

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 parameter recommendations 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 oxygen administration 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 of therapies, 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, and electrolytes; 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.

EDUCATION 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 along 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.

Benefits

• 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 commitment to 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 For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventative health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.