Respiratory Therapist - Part Time 32 hours per pay

Hillsboro Health (Hillsboro Area Hospital); Hillsboro (IL); On-site; USD 40,528 - 60,779; Full time

Job summary

A health facility in Illinois is looking for a Respiratory Therapist responsible for delivering diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services. The role includes operating equipment and providing patient care across all age groups. Candidates should be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care program and hold relevant certifications. Strong communication skills and experience in the field are highly recommended. The position offers a salary range of $29.42 to $44.12, with a requirement for evening and weekend on-call availability.

Qualifications

• Proficient in oral and written communication.
• Ability to pass specific competencies for this position.
• 1 year RT experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing respiratory services.
• Operating and maintaining RT equipment.
• Providing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related disorders within the profession’s standards of practice. Operates and provides technical support for all equipment related to the hospital-based practice of Respiratory Therapy. Scheduled workdays and times could vary and will include evening and weekend on‑call time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes an environment conducive with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.
• Performs Respiratory Therapy duties and responsibilities according to individual’s License, Registration and Competencies.
• Utilizes appropriate interventions for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Provides diagnostic respiratory services including pulse oximetry, pulmonary function testing, Home Sleep testing, and other assigned respiratory testing.
• Provides critical care procedures including airway management, resuscitation, manual ventilation, invasive and noninvasive respiratory monitoring, and patient transport.
• Provides general respiratory therapeutic service including oxygen therapy, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, humidification therapy and suction therapy.
• Operates all equipment related to the hospital-based practice of Respiratory Therapy according to department policy and procedure.
• Completes procedure scheduling and charging and other clerical duties.
• Assists with providing CPR instruction to hospital staff.
• Performs cleaning and preventative maintenance of RT equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, or physician related information.
• Maintains orderly condition of assigned work area.
• Is knowledgeable of general hospital and unit specific policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.

Other Responsibilities

• Displays accountability for actions and decisions for the total patient care process.
• Completes assigned daily duties.
• Accepts reassignment to other units if necessary.
• Follows expected work practices.
• Displays thoroughness and accuracy of work.
• Works in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or environment.
• Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them efficiently.
• Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
• Helps as needed with duties not specifically assigned.
• Works steadily and always keeps busy.
• Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric/adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.
• Works well with a diverse work team.
• Works under pressure with time constraints.
• Concentrates effectively.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintains good mental health and emotional maturity.
• Maintains good personal grooming and hygiene.
• Understands the use and limitations of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge of standard respiratory therapeutic methods and technique.
• Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of patients including their religious beliefs.
• Always preserves the dignity and respect of all patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices Universal Precautions.
• Possesses a genuine interest and concern for the patient population that is served.

Requirements

Education and / or Experience

• Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Ability to pass specific competencies for this position.
• Proficient oral and written communication.
• 1 year RT experience helpful.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• RT/CRT certified or certification eligible.
• Must have current BLS certification or be willing to obtain it.
• Must have ACLS/PALS certification or be willing to obtain it.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking.
• Required to climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.
• Required to use arms, hands, and fingers for repetitive grasping, pulling, pushing, and feeling.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Works in well‑lit, climate‑controlled setting.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, hazardous chemicals, harmful physical agents, hypodermic/IV needles, unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.
• The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Corporate Compliance

Receives training and/or attends necessary meetings to meet the criteria as outlined in Hillsboro Health’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct. Understands the responsibilities related to compliance and knows how to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer should there be any instance of question or concern regarding fraud and/or abuse.

Benefits

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Salary

$29.42 - $44.12