Respiratory Therapist: Pulmonary Rehab & Sleep Studies

Boyd Healthcare Services; Carrollton (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Healthcare Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will administer therapies, perform diagnostic testing, coordinate pulmonary rehabilitation, and educate patients and staff while collaborating with physicians to improve outcomes.

The role requires an accredited therapy program graduate, IL RCP license, and BLS; RRT preferred, CRT considered, ACLS as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License.
• RRT preferred; CRT considered based on experience and organizational needs.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments to patients in Medical/Surgical Unit and Emergency Department.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient respiratory status and communicate changes.
• Perform physician-ordered aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, airway clearance therapy, and other procedures.
• Coordinate and provide Pulmonary Rehabilitation services.
• Perform and interpret Six-Minute Walk Studies per protocols.
• Conduct Pulmonary Function Testing including spirometry.
• Coordinate and perform outpatient sleep studies with documentation and monitoring.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory diseases, medications, and inhaler techniques.
• Provide respiratory education and in-service training to staff.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure cleaning, calibration, and maintenance.
• Document assessments, treatments, responses, and education in EMR accurately.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and assist with airway management as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and stay current with standards.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) considered

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Job description

Boyd Healthcare Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will administer therapies, perform diagnostic testing, coordinate pulmonary rehabilitation, and educate patients and staff while collaborating with physicians to improve outcomes.

The role requires an accredited therapy program graduate, IL RCP license, and BLS; RRT preferred, CRT considered, ACLS as applicable.