Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Robinson, IL

Monitor patients' physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physicians if adverse reactions occur. Key Responsibilities Perform accurate and complete respiratory assessments of patients, including initial screenings and age-, culture-, and psycho-socially appropriate reassessments.

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location

Robinson, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and complete respiratory assessments of patients, including initial screenings and age-, culture-, and psycho-socially appropriate reassessments
• Determine treatment requirements such as type, method, and duration of therapy in accordance with physician orders
• Monitor patients' physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physicians if adverse reactions occur
• Prepare and administer respiratory medications, demonstrating knowledge of outcomes and side effects based on patient age and clinical condition
• Conduct cardiopulmonary function tests such as holter monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and lung capacity tests; adjust equipment for optimum results
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in both electronic and chart form; maintain and calibrate department equipment

Required Qualifications

• Current professional licensure/certification required
• Current Illinois Respiratory Therapist License required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• PALS certification required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred
• Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programs