Respiratory Therapist - RN - Hospital

Carle Health; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team in Olney, IL. In this role, you will deliver respiratory care under physician guidance and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, administering medications, performing pulmonary function testing, and supporting airway management with modern equipment such as BiPAP and Opiflow.

Qualifications

• NRP within 1 year; IL IDFPR license for RCP; NBRC RRT credential.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Familiar with airway maintenance and therapy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care under physician direction and therapy supervision.
• Confers with physicians on patient care and carries out orders.
• Administers medications and monitors for adverse effects.
• Performs pulmonary function testing and arterial sampling as trained.
• Operates and maintains respiratory equipment and supports airway management.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

BiPAP

Opiflow

Nebulizers

Job description

Sign on Bonus Available!!!

Why Choose Carle Richland Respiratory? Therapist-Driven Practice

• Practice at the top of your license with therapist-driven protocols that empower you to assess patients, make clinical recommendations, and contribute directly to patient care decisions.
• Diverse Clinical Experience: Gain exposure to a broad range of patient populations, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, helping you build a well-rounded respiratory care skill set.
• Active Role on the Care Team: Respiratory Therapists are trusted members of the interdisciplinary team, playing an active role in patient assessments and therapy recommendations.
• Emergency Response Opportunities: Be an integral part of emergency and critical care situations, including code responses and unplanned deliveries.
• Collaborative, Supportive Environment: Work alongside dedicated physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals who value teamwork and exceptional patient care.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a difference every day by helping patients breathe easier and achieve their best possible outcomes.
• Enjoy the welcoming community of Olney, Illinois, known for its friendly atmosphere, excellent quality of life, and unique hometown pride. Experience the rewards of practicing in a close-knit community while being part of the larger Carle Health system.

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:Can assist with intubationIs familiar with the principles of airway maintenance, endotracheal and tracheostomy care. Follows the procedures and observations for care during and after extubation.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 standardsPerforms arterial punctures and arterial line draws in accordance with guidelines and competenciesassessment and evaluation of a patients respiratory status able to set up BiPap and Opiflow devices and evaluate the patients response to therapy education of medications utilized for respiratory care

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

| This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.