Respiratory Therapist Evenings/Nights/Rotating)

Job Summary:

Provides quality respiratory care utilizing knowledge, professional judgement and standard principles in cardiopulmonary to promote and maintain health for patients of all ages in accordance with physician s orders.

Functions and Duties:

• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Interview and examine patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders
• Consult with physicians to develop patient treatment plans
• Perform diagnostic tests, such as measuring lung capacity
• Treat patients by using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy and aerosol medications
• Monitor and record patients progress
• Teach patients how to take medications and use equipment, such as ventilators

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Care

Current and valid Registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care or AARC.

Experience

Ability to prioritize duties for timely completion of routine, scheduled and stat procedures.

No experience necessary.

1 year experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Obtain ACLS within 3 months of job offer acceptance.

Registered Respiratory Therapist/ RRT

Illinois State License in Respiratory Care

Must have current Illinois State License to practice as a Registered Respiratory therapist.

Skills and Abilities

Critical thinking, problem solving, administration of oxygen, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, management of mechanical ventilators, administering drugs to the lungs, monitoring cardiopulmonary systems, measuring lung function, and interpersonal skills such as interacting with patients and often working as part of a team.

Assist in training and precepting new hire employees

Physical Demands:

General Physical Requirements: Medium Work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Activities: Climbing- upstairs using feet and legs. Balancing- maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking or crouching. Stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Requires full use of arms and back muscles. Repetitive motions-substantial motions of the wrists, hand, and fingers. Pushing-using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward/downward.

Visual acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing computer monitors and visually inspecting small parts.

Working conditions: Inside environmental working conditions. Exposure to bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens.