Provide comprehensive respiratory care for critically ill patients in an acute hospital setting, including managing mechanical ventilation and administering therapies. Perform diagnostic testing and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient respiratory function.
Requirements summary
Requires a degree from an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapist program and a current Illinois RCP license. Must hold NBRC certification (RRT or CRT) and BLS, with NRP, ACLS, and PALS required within six months of hire.
professional certificateQuality AssurancePatient AssessmentEquipment MaintenanceElectronic Health RecordsPatient EducationCritical CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationOxygen TherapyIntubationAirway ManagementArterial Blood Gas AnalysisMechanical VentilationEmergency ResuscitationPulmonary Function TestingExtubationAerosolized Treatments
Job description
Overview
The Respiratory Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients in an acute hospital setting.
This role is vital for managing and optimizing respiratory function in critically ill patients, ensuring the highest standards of care in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Essential Duties Patient Assessment: Perform detailed assessments of patients' respiratory status, including evaluating lung sounds, breathing patterns, and oxygenation levels.
Treatment Administration: Administer respiratory therapies such as oxygen, aerosolized treatments, and mechanical ventilation, according to established protocols and patient needs.
Adjust ventilator settings and manage endotracheal tubes or tracheostomy tubes as needed for patients requiring care.
Diagnostic Testing: Conduct and interpret diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gases (ABGs), pulmonary function tests (PFTs), as ordered by the provider to assist in the diagnosis and treatment planning.
Emergency Care: Provide prompt and effective response to respiratory emergencies, including advanced airway management and emergency resuscitation.
Assist with intubation and extubation procedures as needed.
Patient Education: Educate patients and families about respiratory care techniques, disease management, and care plans.
Collaboration
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
Documentation
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in electronic health records in a timely manner.
Equipment
Maintenance: Ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of respiratory care equipment and supplies.
Quality
Assurance and
Compliance: Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to enhance respiratory care practices
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Flexibility: Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure Non-essential Duties Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment Assist with training and mentoring new staff and respiratory therapy students. Engage in professional development activities and stay current with advancements in respiratory care.
Responsibilities
Required Experience A graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapist program Preferred Experience Experience in Respiratory Preferred Demonstrated experience with advanced respiratory support and critical care procedures.
Required Licensure/Education Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of Illinois.
Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
BLS required NRP, ACLS, and PALS required within 6 months of hire This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.
It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You: Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
Our Total Rewards package includes: Compensation Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits
.5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
Benefits
.001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work Employee Health Requirements Exposure/Sensory Requirements: Exposure to: Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Occasional contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus). Use of needleless IV system, universal precautions and protective equipment minimize risk. TB or Airborne Pathogens: None other than normal hospital environment exposure. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MDs. Ability to ask for help.
Vision
Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, ability to read reports, ability to read machines.
Smell
Helpful to note the presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Hearing
Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; ability to listen for lung, bowel, and heart sounds.
Touch
Necessary to assess patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold.
Activity/Lifting
Requirements: Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 1%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3% The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs:
Frequently
Up to 20 lbs:
Frequently
Up to 35 lbs:
Frequently
Up to 60 lbs:
Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs:
Not
Required
Up to 100 lbs:
Not
Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements: Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'- 150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'- 150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency. Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 10
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 2
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 2
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
Normal weight:< 5#
Pushing & pulling - 50-200 lbs:
Occasionally
Fine
Manipulation: Typing in computer, omnicell, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IVs.
Leg
Strength -
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency situation from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs. Environmental
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