Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Lead Care & Outcomes

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care services in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes evaluating patient outcomes and adjusting plans of care accordingly.

Responsibilities include patient education, coordination with physicians, and leadership duties such as orientation of new staff and daily department operations support.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Licenses: RRT, RCP State of Illinois, CPR, NRP-MHC.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient outcomes making changes in plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides explanation/instructions to patients and/or responsible persons and ensures understanding of respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures and discharge.
• Accepts reassignment to other units when necessary.
• Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and is a role model for clinical practice.
• Plans, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care.
• Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician keeping in communication with medical and nursing staff.
• Lead: Coordinates workflow to utilize personnel efficiently.
• Lead: Assist with orientation of new employees/students.
• Lead: Assist manager/supervisor with daily operations of the department.

Education

Associate’s degree

RRT

RCP State of Illinois

CPR

NRP-MHC

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care services in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes evaluating patient outcomes and adjusting plans of care accordingly.

Responsibilities include patient education, coordination with physicians, and leadership duties such as orientation of new staff and daily department operations support.