Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Patient Education

AHS Vista LLC; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Waukegan, Illinois, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assist patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsibilities include performing respiratory care modalities, documenting care, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have graduation from an approved program and appropriate licenses. A strong preference for Basic Life Support certification and experience in all modalities of respiratory care is required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of Illinois.
• CRT certification required; RRT preferred.
• NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Respiratory care modalities on patients.
• Document all Respiratory care delivered.
• Provide patient education.
• Maintain and manage department ventilators.
• Participate in arterial procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support certification

Experience in Respiratory care

Knowledge of arterial blood gases

Education

Graduation from an AMA or JRCRTE approved program

Job description

A healthcare provider in Waukegan, Illinois, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assist patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsibilities include performing respiratory care modalities, documenting care, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have graduation from an approved program and appropriate licenses. A strong preference for Basic Life Support certification and experience in all modalities of respiratory care is required.