Respiratory Therapist (RRT): Ventilator & Critical Care Leader

Jobtailor; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Peoria, IL is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to manage respiratory care, ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration, and airway support across inpatient units. You will interpret physician orders, customize therapy, calculate medication dosages, and participate in rounds.

Responsibilities include performing intubations, conducting bedside ABG tests, maintaining equipment, documenting therapy and charges, and ensuring infection control.

Qualifications

• Licensed RCP/RT with active credentials and current licenses.
• Experience in respiratory therapy and patient education.
• Ability to interpret and execute physician orders within scope.

Responsibilities

• Manage respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration and airway support.
• Perform all forms of respiratory therapy and cardiac care duties as assigned.
• Interpret physician orders and individualize therapy to patient needs.
• Calculate medication dosages and provide patient education.
• Perform intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned.
• Conduct bedside ABG testing and maintain quality control.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Patient Safety Awareness

Patient Education

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilator Management

Oxygen Administration

Intubation

Bedside ABG Testing

BIPAP Equipment

CPAP Equipment

Nebulizer

Suction Equipment

Job description

Jobtailor in Peoria, IL is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to manage respiratory care, ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration, and airway support across inpatient units. You will interpret physician orders, customize therapy, calculate medication dosages, and participate in rounds.

Responsibilities include performing intubations, conducting bedside ABG tests, maintaining equipment, documenting therapy and charges, and ensuring infection control.