Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator Care & Patient Education

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across hospital units. The role emphasizes ventilator management, patient assessment, and adherence to safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities include interpreting physician orders, delivering individualized therapy, documenting care, and participating in patient rounds and education. The department aims to enhance patient outcomes while supporting staff growth.

Qualifications

• PALS, NRP, BLS, ACLS completed within stated timeframes as per certifying bodies.
• IDFPR license as RCP; NBRC CRT and RRT certification within 1 year.
• Education and training include an Associate's Degree or equivalent in Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care activities including all forms of respiratory therapy per policy.
• Interprets and executes physician orders.
• Individualizes therapy to patient needs and anticipates changes.
• Calculates medication dosages and conducts patient education.
• Maintains documentation, ventilator settings, and charge entries.
• Operates and maintains ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP, and related equipment.
• Responds to pages, code situations, and alarms promptly.
• Keeps equipment and work areas clean and compliant with infection control.

Skills

Patient care

Ventilator management

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy

Certificate of Completion: Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

BIPAP

CPAP

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across hospital units. The role emphasizes ventilator management, patient assessment, and adherence to safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities include interpreting physician orders, delivering individualized therapy, documenting care, and participating in patient rounds and education. The department aims to enhance patient outcomes while supporting staff growth.