Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Emergency Response

Carle Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in a collaborative clinical environment. You will assess and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation, and perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.

You will respond to respiratory emergencies, participate in rapid response and code teams, and educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent required.
• Licensed or registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and ventilator management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and participate in rapid response and code teams.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG sampling

Critical care

Respiratory therapy

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

ICU equipment

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in a collaborative clinical environment. You will assess and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation, and perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.

You will respond to respiratory emergencies, participate in rapid response and code teams, and educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment.