Southern Illinois Healthcare·Murphysboro, Illinois
Responsible for providing and evaluating respiratory care services and implementing care plans within a multidisciplinary team. Includes educating patients on respiratory diseases and coordinating workflow as a lead when necessary.
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Responsible for providing respiratory care services. Education
Associate’s Degree from Respiratory accredited program Licenses and Certification
CRT
RCP with State of Illinois
BLS
NRP- MHC required within 90 days of hire Experience and Skills
Technical Experience: N/A Role Specific Responsibilities
Evaluates patient outcomes making changes in plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
Provides explanation/instructions to patients and/or responsible persons and ensures understanding with regard to respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures and discharge.
Accepts Reassignment to other units when necessary.
Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and is a role model for clinical practice.
Performs preceptor duties for staff and students.
Plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care.
Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician keeping in communication with medical and nursing staff.
Lead: Coordinates workflow to utilize personnel efficiently.
Lead: Assist with orientation of new employees/students.
Lead: Assist manager/supervisor with daily operations of the department. Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $26.62 To $41.26 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits
Requires an Associate's Degree from an accredited respiratory program and CRT certification. Must hold an RCP license for the State of Illinois and BLS certification, with NRP-MHC required within 90 days of hire.
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