Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) - BroMenn

Carle Health • Normal, IL

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About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides all aspects of respiratory care under the guidance of a qualified physician and the Director of Respiratory Therapy. The therapist works independently and may assist with the Director’s duties when the Director is absent. The role serves patients of all ages, adapts care to each patient’s age-specific needs, and works with other departments to provide appropriate and efficient patient services.

The position includes administering respiratory medications and oxygen therapy; setting up and maintaining ventilators and CPAP devices; providing airway, endotracheal, and tracheostomy care; supporting extubation and life-support procedures; and performing pulmonary function testing when trained and 12-lead EKGs. The therapist also maintains and safely handles respiratory equipment, supports patients and families through procedures, participates in continuing education and performance improvement, and follows physician orders and Carle Health standards and values.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 30 days.
• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or a Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen mixtures using various oxygen-delivery devices.
• Set up, initiate, and maintain ventilators and CPAP devices.
• Provide airway maintenance and endotracheal and tracheostomy care; follow procedures and observations for care during and after extubation.
• Initiate and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation and related life-support procedures.
• Consult with physicians about respiratory therapy and patient care.
• Administer physician-prescribed respiratory therapy medications and recognize, interpret, and record side effects, notifying a physician when indicated.
• Safely use equipment for positive pressure, humidification, nebulization, and medication delivery.
• Use methods to remove bronchial secretions, including hydration, breathing and coughing exercises, postural drainage, chest percussion, and airway suctioning.
• Perform pulmonary function testing when trained and use the department’s pulmonary function equipment.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and prepare them for physician interpretation.
• When needed, oversee certified and non-certified technicians performing procedures requiring a high level of expertise.
• Dismantle and reassemble respiratory therapy equipment and take precautions to ensure its safe handling.
• Adapt clinical approaches to the age-specific needs of patients.
• Participate in department continuing education programs and performance improvement processes.
• Interpret and carry out physician orders accurately and promptly.
• Help alleviate patient and family anxiety about respiratory and cardiac procedures.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure appropriate and efficient patient service.
• Follow Carle Health’s WAY TO BE standards and MUST-HAVES, demonstrate CRMH Core Values, and act professionally as a hospital and health-system ambassador.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available.
• Relocation bonus available for candidates with at least one year of experience who live more than 50 miles away.
• Comprehensive benefits package; details are available on the company benefits website.

What This Job Offers

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