Certified Respiratory Therapist

Ascension•Elk Grove Village, IL

12d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves implementing patient care plans, monitoring patient responses and respiratory equipment, and performing advanced respiratory care modalities. The position requires accurate documentation and communication of patient conditions to the healthcare team. Responsibilities also include evaluating respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness, as well as responding promptly to emergency resuscitation team code calls.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date. New graduates must have receipt of payment for application to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) upon hire.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred. New grads must have proof of passing entry level exam, Cert Radiologic Technologist. Proof can include; passing scores, cert from the National Board for Respiratory Care or letter from the National Board for Respiratory Care stating passing of exam.

Responsibilities

Implement the patient care plan, continuously monitor patient response and associated respiratory equipment, and competently perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
Accurately monitor and record patient conditions, and effectively communicate any changes to the healthcare team.
Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on defined patient outcomes.
Respond promptly and effectively to all emergency resuscitation team code calls.