• Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Inpatient

    Carle Health (Urbana, IL)


    Overview

     

    The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Manager and Medical Director. Responsible for performance and competency of care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

     

    We're currently hiring for multiple positions within our Respiratory Therapy department, including a variety of shifts and schedules to fit your lifestyle. We also offer opportunities through our Weekend Program!

    What We Offer:

    + Full-time and part-time roles

    + Flexible scheduling options

    + Sign-on bonuses

    + Comprehensive benefits package

    + Supportive and collaborative work environment

     

    Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new opportunity, Carle Health is the place to grow and make a difference!** **Apply Today and become part of a team that’s making an impact every day!

    Qualifications

    Educational Requirements

    _Education Level_

    _Field of Study_

     

    Associate's Degree

     

    Respiratory Therapy

     

    Licensure/Certification Requirements

     

    _Licenses/Certifications_

     

    Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

     

    And

     

    Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

     

    And

     

    Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

     

    And

     

    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)

     

    And

     

    Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)

     

    And

     

    Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

    Responsibilities

    _Essential Functions_

    Effectively evaluate the results of patient respiratory care delivered per care plans.

     

    Accurately introduces, administers and charts the effects of routine respiratory therapy and medication administration.

     

    Accurately setup, maintain, and chart the usage of oxygen therapy, aerosol/humidity therapy and ventilator therapy.

     

    Provide ventilator support and airway management to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.

     

    Perform arterial blood gas and capillary blood gas analysis (following Medical Director approval). Participates and performs blood gas quality controls per regulatory standards. Participates in blood gas proficiency studies.

     

    May be trained in endotracheal intubation and arterial line insertion. May take a charge role.

     

    Completes assessments on ventilator patients and all other patients on respiratory care services.

     

    Will accurately chart on the respiratory flow sheets in the EMR and on the care plans. Will also charge accurately in the EMR.

     

    Processes and maintains respiratory equipment.

     

    Department Specific Job Function

     

    Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy on the inpatient units

     

    Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy for patient in the Emergency room.

     

    Evaluates patient Evaluates patients for advanced respiratory care therapy for patients in the ICU's

     

    Participates on all Transport teams. PEDS and Adult

     

    Obtains and analyses blood gases.. Arterial, Venous and Capillary

     

    Assist cleaning respiratory care related equipment

     

    Assist with stocking respiratory care related supplies on the inpatient care units