Respiratory Therapist - RN - Hospital

Carle Health; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Olney, IL seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care under physician guidance and the Respiratory Therapy Director.

The role requires NBRC RRT, IDFPR license as an RCP in Illinois, and NRP within one year. An Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required, with opportunities to perform advanced therapies, diagnostics, and patient education across neonatal and adult cases.

Qualifications

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Illinois Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
• NRP within 1 year (AAP)
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required

Responsibilities

• Confers with physicians regarding respiratory care and interprets orders.
• Administers medications as prescribed and monitors for side effects.
• Uses equipment for therapy and assists in secretion clearance techniques.
• Performs pulmonary function testing when trained; uses related equipment.
• Performs 12-lead EKGs and prepares them for interpretation.
• Disassembles/reassembles respiratory therapy equipment safely.
• Sets up BiPAP/Opiflow and evaluates patient responses to therapy.
• Adheres to WAY TO BE standards and patient safety protocols.

Skills

Interpret physician orders

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Emergency airway support

Education

Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy

Tools

BiPAP devices

Opiflow devices

Pulmonary function testing equipment

12-lead EKG

Job description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) shall provide all aspects of respiratory care under the guidance of a qualified physician and the Director of Respiratory Therapy.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy (Required), Work Experience:

Confers with physicians regarding all aspects of Respiratory Therapy concerning patient care, interprets and carries out physicians ordersAdministers specific dosages of all Respiratory Therapy related medications as specified by a physician. Recognizes, interprets, and records signs and symptoms of medication side effects particularly those that require notification of a physician. Effectively and safely uses equipment for delivering positive pressure, humidification, nebulization, and medications to patients. Effectively utilizes methods that assist in the removal of secretions from the bronchial tree such as, hydration, breathing and coughing exercise, postural drainage, chest percussion and airway suctioning. Performs all aspects of pulmonary function testing, if trained. Effectively uses all department pulmonary function equipment. Performs 12 lead EKG's and prepares them for physician interpretation. Is able to dismantle and reassemble most of the Respiratory Therapy equipment. Is able to take all necessary precautions to insure the safe handling of all respiratory equipment. Works independently and can supervise the needs of their shifts when needed. Practices the WAY TO BE standards. Performs arterial punctures and arterial line draws in accordance with guidelines and competencies assessment and evaluation of a patient's respiratory status able to set up BiPap and Opiflow devices and evaluate the patients response to therapy education of medications utilized for respiratory care

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