Respiratory Therapist - Permanent Full Time

ALOIS Staffing; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ALOIS Staffing is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for a permanent full-time position in Janesville, Wisconsin. In this role, you will be responsible for administering respiratory therapy and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies under physician direction.

Your duties include evaluating patient status, determining treatment requirements, setting up necessary equipment, and monitoring patient responses. The ideal candidate will have experience performing these essential functions and will be committed to providing high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience administering respiratory therapy and life support.
• Ability to evaluate patient status and assess therapy objectives.
• Knowledge of equipment setup and operation.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy and life support.
• Monitors physiological responses to therapy.
• Educates patients on care procedures.

Skills

Respiratory therapy administration

Patient assessment

Equipment operation

Patient education

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

CPAP machines

BIPAP machines

Oxygen tanks

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Permanent Full Time

• Full-time
• Administers respiratory therapy and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and/or abnormalities, under the direction of the physician by an order or by following protocol.
• Evaluates patient status, assesses, and assigns therapy objectives.
• Determines requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, medication, and dosages.
• Determines the most suitable method of administering treatments, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed, compatible with physician's orders.
• Sets up and operates equipment such as mechanical ventilators, CPAP or BIPAP machines, oxygen tanks, etc.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy.
• Educates patients, performs ventilator and airway management, and responds to Code 55 pages.
• Performs stat, emergent procedures as necessary.
• Performs pulmonary function screens.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy; consults with physician in event of adverse reactions.
• Documents in patient's chart pertinent information related to treatment given.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.