Respiratory Therapist Registered

Touchette-Regional-Hospital; Cahokia Heights (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Touchette Regional Hospital in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist Registered. The role supports evenings and nights with a $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, delivering cardiopulmonary care per physician orders and documenting care in the electronic medical record.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators and gas delivery systems, performing arterial blood gas analyses and pulmonary function testing, collaborating with physicians and nurses, teaching

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
• Current NBRC Respiratory Therapist registration.
• Active Illinois RT license.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient to accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants and operating ventilators and related equipment.
• Evaluates effectiveness of therapy by monitoring progress and making adjustments.
• Documents patient care in the EMR and department systems.
• Performs ABG analysis, pulmonary function tests, and related assessments.
• Maintains safety, infection control, and collaborates with health care team.
• Educates patients on treatments and usage of equipment.

Skills

Prioritizing duties

Team-based care

Education

AMA-approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

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Respiratory Therapist Registered

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2089

Salary Range: $26.46 To $39.69 Hourly

$15,000 Sign On Bonus!!!

Job Summary: Variable: Evenings/Nights

Provides quality respiratory care utilizing knowledge, professional judgement and standard principles in cardiopulmonary to promote and maintain health for patients of all ages in accordance with physician orders.

Functions and Duties:

• Assists patient to accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
• Evaluates effectiveness of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, documenting, and evaluating patient’s progress; recommending adjustments and modifications to the plan.
• Documents patient care services by charting in electronic medical record and other department systems.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function tests, 6 minute walks, etc.
• Ensures safe operation of equipment, clean and safe working environment, and adheres to infection control policies.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
• Teach patients how to use treatments.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an approved AMA program required.

Experience

• 1 year of experience is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current Registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
• Current Illinois State license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current Basic Life Support required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize duties for timely completion of routine, scheduled and stat procedures.
• Ability to work within the critical care team.

Physical Demands:

Standing

Job requires standing for extended periods of time.

Job requires sitting for extended periods of time.

Walking

Job requires employee to walk considerable distances, to and from work area.

Lifting

Job requires employee to raise or lower up to 25 lbs. from one level to another.

Pulling/Pushing

Job requires exerting force up to 50 lbs. to move an object to or away from employee.

Grasping/Reaching

Job requires the employee to grasp/pick up items and reach for objects.

Sight

Job requires normal vision, with or without correction.

Hearing

Job requires normal hearing, with or without correction.

Speaking

Job requires involves speaking and talking.