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Job Description
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Inpatient (Weekend)
Overview The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Manager and Medical Director. Responsible for performance and competency of care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Respiratory Care Practitioner License Illinois upon hire and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)(NBRC) upon hire and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Healthcare/Medical - Respiratory Therapy (RRT & CRT). Solid understanding of all aspects of Respiratory Care. Responsibilities Effectively evaluate the results of patient respiratory care delivered per care plans. Accurately introduces, administers and charts the effects of routine respiratory therapy and medication administration. Accurately setup, maintain, and chart the usage of oxygen therapy, aerosol/humidity therapy and ventilator therapy. Provide ventilator support and airway management to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Perform arterial blood gas and capillary blood gas analysis (following Medical Director approval). Participates and performs blood gas quality controls per regulatory standards. Participates in blood gas proficiency studies. May be trained in endotracheal intubation and arterial line insertion. May take a charge role. Completes assessments on ventilator patients and all other patients on respiratory care services. Will accurately chart on the respiratory flow sheets in the EMR and on the care plans. Will also charge accurately in the EMR. Processes and maintains respiratory equipment. Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy on the inpatient units Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy for patient in the Emergency room. Evaluates patient Evaluates patients for advanced respiratory care therapy for patients in the ICU's Participates on all Transport teams. PEDS and Adult Obtains and analyses blood gases.. Arterial, Venous and Capillary Assist cleaning respiratory care related equipment Assist with stocking respiratory care related supplies on the inpatient care units 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 here at Carle Health.Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital 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: human.resources@carle.com.
