Respiratory Therapist - Supervisor

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

33d•$34 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and directs the technical personnel, activities and equipment of the Adult Cardiopulmonary services. Promotes healing of acutely ill patients whose cardiac or pulmonary systems have been compromised through illness or injury through the provision of respiratory care, diagnostic testing, providing for the psycho-social needs of the patient, and patient education. Encourages and enhances the progression and efficient operation of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department. Treats patients from newborn, pediatrics, adolescents, young, middle, and older adults. When requested, assists day-to-day operations of the Cardiopulmonary Department, referring out-of-the –ordinary issues to the Manager and/or Medical Director, as appropriate. Provides diagnostic testing to the patient to help optimize the total care given. Performs arterial punctures for blood gas analysis; knowledge in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control of ABG analyzers. Abilities to use mechanical ventilators, bi-level ventilation equipment, peak flow meters, ability to perform respiratory assessment.

Requirements

Valid State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the NBRC.
Minimum of 5 years of acute care experience.
PALS certification upon hire and maintain current
ACLS certification upon hire and maintain current
Starting October 1, 2014 Associates Degree required for all new hires.

Nice To Haves

NRP certification preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads and directs the technical personnel, activities and equipment of the Adult Cardiopulmonary services.
Promotes healing of acutely ill patients whose cardiac or pulmonary systems have been compromised through illness or injury through the provision of respiratory care, diagnostic testing, providing for the psycho-social needs of the patient, and patient education.
Encourages and enhances the progression and efficient operation of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department.
Treats patients from newborn, pediatrics, adolescents, young, middle, and older adults.
When requested, assists day-to-day operations of the Cardiopulmonary Department, referring out-of-the –ordinary issues to the Manager and/or Medical Director, as appropriate.
Provides diagnostic testing to the patient to help optimize the total care given.
Performs arterial punctures for blood gas analysis; knowledge in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control of ABG analyzers.
Abilities to use mechanical ventilators, bi-level ventilation equipment, peak flow meters, ability to perform respiratory assessment.