Respiratory Care Practitioner
About The Position
Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you. Shift 7p-7a, primarily; weekends/holidays; days as needed Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 POSITION PURPOSE: Provides respiratory care to a broad patient population to include both outpatient and inpatient services under the direction of a physician.
Requirements
- Must possess an Illinois License within 90 days of hire.
- Basic computer literacy - use of computer and computer software applications strongly preferred.
- BLS required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.
- ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification required as applicable to areas of responsibility within one year.
Nice To Haves
- CRT or RRT Preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient therapy assessments.
- Performs respiratory therapy modalities as ordered by the physician.
- Performs Pulmonary Function Tests.
- Assists physician with Bronchoscopy procedures.
- Manages invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
- Responsible for drawing Arterial Blood Gases (ABG’s).
- Performs integral role as a member of the Code Blue and Rapid Response Teams.
- Provides guidance to Respiratory Care Aides/Students.
- Provides education to patients and family.
- Participates and provides community education as necessary.
- Cleans and maintains respiratory equipment and supplies as necessary.
- Performs artificial airway maintenance.
- Performs Pulmonary Rehabilitation as ordered by the physician.
Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
- Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Optional Insurances
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
- Gift Shop Discount
- CGH Day Care Discount
- CGH Dietary Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- CGH Pharmacy Discount
- CGH Vision Center Discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
