Respiratory Therapist PRN

Massac Memorial Hospital; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. In this essential role, you will provide critical life-support and respiratory care to patients, ensuring their needs are met with the highest standards. You'll be responsible for performing both invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures, maintaining clinical expertise, and documenting all aspects of patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Current Illinois license for RCP required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver life-support and resuscitation to critical care patients.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and maintain clinical expertise.
• Document patient care accurately and maintain equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy

Communication

Critical Care

Diagnostic Procedures

Quality Control

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

National Board of Respiratory Care Certification

Illinois RCP License

Tools

Medical Equipment

Patient Billing Systems

Job description

• RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PRN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Using the cognitive skills of application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation the team respiratory therapist is responsible for conducting discipline specific assessment and providing appropriate treatments/services to patients in accordance with established standards of practice and performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES REQUIRED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Under general supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Manager, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy primarily to critical care patients in the SCU
• Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures to SCU and General Practive Units patients including both respiratory and cardiac testing.
• Maintains clinical expertise for departmental assignments at various business units throughout MMH as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with patient, co-workers, physicians and other system employees as needed regarding patient care needs.
• Performs daily QC checks and conducts preventative maintenance on department equipment.
• Adequately documents all aspects of patient care. Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information
• Keep knowledge and skills current via education activities, in-services and other training.
• Perform related duties as needed including assisting others with their work.
• Must demonstrate initiative and ownership in performance of duties and be self starter.
• Function well under stressful conditions involving other departments, workload, etc.
• Adapt to changing work assignments and comfortable serving diverse community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program. Registration or Certification with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current Illinois license for RCP.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer 1 year as a Respiratory Therapist.

SHIFT:

• Varied shift.

MMH is an equal opportunity employer