OSF HealthCare
Location
Galesburg, Illinois
The Respiratory Therapist administers medical gases, medications, and mechanical ventilation to patients across all age groups. They work as part of a healthcare team to provide evidence-based respiratory care and monitor patient equipment.
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program and be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist. Current BLS certification is required, with NRP certification needed within six months of hire.
You choose how to use your Sign On Bonus! Pay off bills, put dollars toward purchasing a new car, or use it to manage your health insurance expenses. The choice is yours! OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.
The Respiratory Therapist works in accordance with evidenced based policies and procedures of the Medical Center with all patient populations. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by the prescribing physician that is appropriate to all the ages of the patients served. In accordance with established policies and procedures, administers medical gases, medications, airway clearance, mechanical ventilation, other respiratory modalities, monitor levels of supplies and equipment for department and patient care areas. Applies theoretical knowledge to care of neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with other members of the healthcare team by demonstrating competence in respiratory skills, problem solving, and critical thinking that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Associate’s degree, Successful completion of respiratory therapy program from an accredited school.
Licensure/ Certification: BLS preferred for MSS OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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