Carle Health Urbana , IL 61801
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Inpatient (Weekend)
Department: Respiratory Inpatient
Usual Schedule: Sa-Su 2,12hr shifts/wk
Regions:
On Call Requirements: None
Job Category: Allied Health
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Employment Type: Part
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 36860
Secondary Job Category: Allied Health
Experience Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: Every weekend
Education Requirements: Associates Degree
Shift: Night
Location: Urbana, IL
Holiday Requirements: When holiday falls on weekend
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
Special Summer Incentive
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Respiratory Care Practitioner License Illinois upon hire and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)(NBRC) upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Healthcare/Medical
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.
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
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.
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