Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Outpatient Pulmonary

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare system in Urbana, IL seeks a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform essential respiratory care for various patient populations. This role requires certification and offers competitive hourly wages with comprehensive benefits. Join a supportive and flexible team at Carle Health, committed to professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) within 10 weeks.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate results of patient respiratory care per care plans.
• Prepare and test respiratory therapy equipment for safety.
• Document patient responses and compliance with therapy.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Technical skills

Patient evaluation

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Overview

Perform routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Supervisor and Medical Director. Is responsible for performance and competency of care for Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

Disassembles, washes, rinses ,dries and packages respiratory equipment Effectively evaluate the results of patient respiratory care delivered per care plans. Functions as a role model in Respiratory Care demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, select technical skills and appropriate knowledge base. Prepares and tests respiratory therapy equipment for proper and safe operation and checks equipment in use and on units for proper operations and routine service. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager. Processes and maintains respiratory equipment. Will accurately chart on the respiratory flow sheets in the EMR and on the care plans. Will also charge accurately in the EMR. Completes assessments on ventilator patients and all other patients on respiratory care services. Recommends timely interventions and the need for further treatment or referral in the participant's respiratory care regimen. Records procedures, patient response and compliance with sleep therapy documentation requirements and consults with Respiratory Care Practitioner any adverse effects and compliance with equipment. Relays same information in writing to physician. Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy on the inpatient units Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy for patient in the Emergency room. Evaluates patients for advanced respiratory care therapy for patients in the ICU's Obtains and analyses blood gases.. Arterial, Venous and Capillary Participates on all Transport teams. NICU, PEDS and Adult Meet all requirements of Clinical Ladder for Level 3 therapist Assist with stocking respiratory care related supplies on the inpatient care units Assist with cleaning of all respiratory care related equipment.

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) within 10 weeks - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy; Certificate of Completion: Respiratory Therapy, Work Experience: Respiratory therapy

Carle Health Company Overview

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. 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. | For more information: [e-mail].

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $27.48per hour - $45.89per hour. 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. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.