Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pekin

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pekin at Carle Health summary:

The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Carle Health provides critical respiratory care, including ventilator management, oxygen administration, and airway management, ensuring patient safety and comfort. They interpret physician orders, perform diagnostic tests, and educate patients and healthcare professionals, while maintaining accurate documentation and adherence to safety protocols. This role requires advanced certifications and a commitment to continuous professional development to support acute and chronic respiratory conditions in hospital settings. Overview

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi

As a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, managing the processes involved in performing respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration and airway management

Qualifications

Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA),

Education: Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy (Required),

Work Experience: Respiratory therapy

Responsibilities

PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY, NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY, AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

Interprets and executes physician orders

Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need

Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs

Demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages

Performs patient education

Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner

Notify leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues

Documents all medication and patient care errors

Uses protective equipment appropriately

Performs intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned

Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety

Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights

Follows proper hand washing and infection control between patients and procedures

Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.

Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.

Performs oxygen rounds

Performs accurate DAU and BAT testing as assigned. ( Methodist only)

Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner

Performs home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen, nebulizer, and/or suction equipment

Responds to emergency situations, RRT calls and codes immediately

Remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations

Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals

Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.

Performs patient bedside lab testing (ABGs) and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policiesPERFORMS VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

Maintains knowledgeable of all modes of ventilation and a weaning modalities

Responds promptly to urgent needs

Uses protective equipment appropriately

Participates in patient rounds with physicians if assigned

Performs ventilator checks every 2 hours and PRN

Sets appropriate ventilator alarms within recommended parameters

Educates students and other health professionals about ventilator functions

Documents ventilator settings and patient information accurately

Acts as patient advocate

Practices appropriate patient assessment skills to evaluate patient needs

Contacts physicians to improve patient care

Contacts physicians concerning ventilator settings

Collaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues

Sets-up, verifies proper function, operates, and monitors ventilators, BIPAP and CPAPMAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY

Completes documentation of all therapy, ventilator, and oxygen

Completes documentation on all internal forms

Documents complete and accurate charge entry daily

Completes accurate information on all ECGs

Performs editing of ECGs accurately when assigned

Documents on all diagnostic testsASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS/HER ONGOING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Learns the functions of all new equipment

Learns new procedures

Knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures

Completes all mandatory education within the stated timeframe

Attends educational offerings to validate skills

Maintain current knowledge of all equipment

Maintain current license

Maintain current credentials

Acts as a resource person for others

Participates in clinical instruction of students and other healthcare workers

About Us

Find it here.

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: .

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $29.78per hour - $51.22per 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.

Keywords:

respiratory therapy, ventilator management, oxygen administration, airway management, patient care, ECG, ABG testing, medical documentation, respiratory care practitioner, critical care

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