Respiratory Care Practitioner - PRN

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL•Gibson City, IL

11d•$30 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner who is certified or registered and licensed in Illinois. The practitioner provides respiratory care in collaboration with providers, including patient assessment, education, documentation, and use of respiratory care skills and equipment. Duties include PFTs, cardiac stress tests, EKGs, Holter monitor placement, ABGs, home oxygen qualifications, ventilator management, and routine respiratory care. Training will be provided for PFTs, cardiac stress tests, EKGs, and Holter monitor placement. This part-time PRN position is located at 1120 North Melvin Street in Gibson City, Illinois. The stated schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 12 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, with flexible self-scheduling. The position reports to the Director of Cardiopulmonary Care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
Licensed by the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
BLS certification required.
ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within six months of hire.
Ability to perform patient assessments and communicate with patients in person and by telephone.
Manual dexterity and physical strength to manage equipment, perform CPR, assist with lifting, and carry out patient-care duties.
Ability to handle the stress associated with acute patient care and the emotional and interpersonal demands of patients, families, peers, and physicians.

Nice To Haves

Six months of recent hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with providers to determine a course of care for assigned patients.
Follow guidelines for patient assessments.
Demonstrate competency in selected skills and equipment use.
Educate patients about their disease processes and recommended therapies.
Document accurately in accordance with hospital guidelines.
Participate in quality improvement studies when asked.
Communicate pertinent information, findings, problems, concerns, or ideas to the department director as needed.
Promote a positive work atmosphere by cooperating with and assisting other health team members, patients, and families.
Remain flexible with staffing patterns and scheduling needs, including call scheduling, and perform other duties as assigned.
Perform PFTs, cardiac stress tests, EKGs, Holter monitor placement, ABGs, home oxygen qualifications, ventilator management, and routine respiratory care.