Respiratory Therapist CRT

Southern Illinois Hospital Services • Carbondale, IL

3d • $25 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing respiratory care services.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from Respiratory accredited program
• CRT
• RCP with State of Illinois
• BLS
• NRP- MHC required within 90 days of hire
• Technical Experience: N/A

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient outcomes making changes in plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides explanation/instructions to patients and/or responsible persons and ensures understanding with regard to respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures and discharge.
• Accepts Reassignment to other units when necessary.
• Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and is a role model for clinical practice.
• Performs preceptor duties for staff and students.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care.
• Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician keeping in communication with medical and nursing staff.
• Coordinates workflow to utilize personnel efficiently.
• Assist with orientation of new employees/students.
• Assist manager/supervisor with daily operations of the department.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees