RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (TR/PRN)

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients in an acute hospital setting. This role is vital for managing and optimizing respiratory function in critically ill patients, ensuring the highest standards of care in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• A graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapist program
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of Illinois.
• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• BLS required
• NRP, ACLS, and PALS required within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Respiratory Preferred
• Demonstrated experience with advanced respiratory support and critical care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed assessments of patients' respiratory status, including evaluating lung sounds, breathing patterns, and oxygenation levels.
• Administer respiratory therapies such as oxygen, aerosolized treatments, and mechanical ventilation, according to established protocols and patient needs. Adjust ventilator settings and manage endotracheal tubes or tracheostomy tubes as needed for patients requiring care.
• Conduct and interpret diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gases (ABGs), pulmonary function tests (PFTs), as ordered by the provider to assist in the diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provide prompt and effective response to respiratory emergencies, including advanced airway management and emergency resuscitation. Assist with intubation and extubation procedures as needed.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care techniques, disease management, and care plans.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in electronic health records in a timely manner.
• Ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of respiratory care equipment and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to enhance respiratory care practices
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure

Benefits

• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree