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Respiratory Therapist - Registry

Humboldt Park Health

#Medication Administration #ACLS #CPR #Charting #Risk Management #Infection Control #ICU #RRT #Respiratory Therapist

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist performs all modalities of respiratory therapy, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, for patients across all age groups with abnormal respiratory conditions. This involves administering various treatments, managing mechanical ventilation, charting, and assisting physicians with procedures as needed.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate's degree, with a Bachelor's degree preferred, and hold an active Illinois Respiratory Therapist license. Required certifications include CRT or RRT, CPR, and ACLS, with NRP being preferred.

associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringRecord KeepingGeriatric CareEmergency ResponseInfection ControlEquipment SterilizationRespiratory TherapyPediatric CareNeonatal CareAerosol TherapyIntubation AssistancePhysician ConsultationMechanical VentilatorsTherapeutic GasesBroncho-pulmonary Drainage

Job description

About humboldt park health

As a community based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests back into the community through programs to serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions like diabetes, health education and promote initiatives and outreach for the elderly. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

From its start in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed, acute care facility. We provide healthcare treatment that’s patient-centered and focused on quality of care, ranging from everyday care to treatment for your most critical needs.

Join a team that cares for you, too

Caring for others starts with supporting the people who make it possible. We are committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development. Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or PRN role, you’ll be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both our patients and our staff.

Prn employees

Benefits

may include:
403(b) retirement plan with employer match, upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for additional shifts

Schedule

This position follows a 12 hour shift schedule with hours of 6:30am-7:00pm or 6:30pm-7:00am Rotating weekends and holidays may be required. Flexibility may be required based on patient and operational needs.
Shift
Differentials: This position may be applicable for the shift differentials based on the current policy at the time of hours worked.

Summary

Performs all modalities of respiratory therapy, including manipulative diagnostic, therapeutic procedures, and maintains records for patients with abnormal respiratory conditions, all in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities

Administers, in accordance with standardized methods and safety practices, various therapy treatments such as therapeutic gases; humidification and aerosol therapy; breathing systems for monitoring environmental controls; breathing exercises, broncho-pulmonary drainage techniques to patients of all ages (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).