Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT-Fulltime

Southern Illinois Hospital Services • Carbondale, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing respiratory care services. 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.

Requirements

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

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.

Benefits

• Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $26.10 - $42.92

What This Job Offers

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