Respiratory therapist(36 hours/Week - 6am-6pm)
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Provide comprehensive respiratory care for critically ill patients in an acute hospital setting, including managing mechanical ventilation and administering therapies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to perform diagnostic testing and respond to respiratory emergencies.
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.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
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
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.
.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
.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.
Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, ability to read reports, ability to read machines.
Helpful to note the presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; ability to listen for lung, bowel, and heart sounds.
Usd $34.52 - Usd $45.34 /Hr
Requires a degree from an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapist program and a current RCP license in Illinois. Must hold NBRC certification (RRT or CRT) and BLS, with NRP, ACLS, and PALS required within six months of hire.
Market context
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