Respiratory Therapist Registered

Job Summary:  Variable: Evenings/Nights

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 orders.

Functions and Duties:

• Assists patient to accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
• Evaluates effectiveness of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, documenting, and evaluating patient’s progress; recommending adjustments and modifications to the plan.
• Documents patient care services by charting in electronic medical record and other department systems.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function tests, 6 minute walks, etc.
• Ensures safe operation of equipment, clean and safe working environment, and adheres to infection control policies.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
• Teach patients how to use treatments.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an approved AMA program required.

Experience

• 1 year of experience is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current Registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
• Current Illinois State license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current Basic Life Support required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize duties for timely completion of routine, scheduled and stat procedures.
• Ability to work within the critical care team.

Physical Demands:

Standing

Job requires standing for extended periods of time.

Sitting

Job requires sitting for extended periods of time.

Walking

Job requires employee to walk considerable distances, to and from work area.

Lifting

Job requires employee to raise or lower up to 25 lbs. from one level to another.

Pulling/Pushing

Job requires exerting force up to 50 lbs. to move an object to or away from employee.

Grasping/Reaching

Job requires the employee to grasp/pick up items and reach for objects.

Sight

Job requires normal vision, with or without correction.

Hearing

Job requires normal hearing, with or without correction.

Speaking

Job requires involves speaking and talking.

Keyboarding

Job requires use of computer

Work Indoors

Yes

Bloodbourne pathogens    Yes