Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist will perform, teach, and guide all forms of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics. This role requires assessing and treating patients of all age groups, from neonatal to geriatric, and implementing care based on developmental stages. The therapist will involve families/guardians in the plan of care and conduct patient/family education as appropriate. This position is full-time, 36 hours per week, working nights from 7 pm to 7:30 am, with rotating weekends and holidays. The Respiratory Therapist will also perform selected duties of the Director in their absence, such as distributing staff assignments, authorizing overtime, and activating the disaster plan in emergencies. Adherence to all NCH hospital standards, policies, and procedures is required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory therapy granting eligibility to take exams given by the National Board for Respiratory Care or Registered or Certified by the N.B.R.C.
- Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure required.
- Current CPR certification issued by American Heart Association, required.
- Advanced knowledge of acid-base balance, blood gas analysis and interpretation, and cardiopulmonary physiology.
Responsibilities
- Performs, teaches, and guides all forms of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.
- Assesses and treats all age groups of patients from neonatal to geriatric, implementing assessment/treatment based on the developmental stages of the patient.
- Involves family/guardian in plan of care and conducts patient family education, as appropriate, considering the developmental needs of the patient.
- Administers all forms of respiratory therapy including medical gases, medication delivery via the airways, chest physical therapy, pressure breathing treatments, breathing retraining, aerosol and humidity therapy.
- Understands the equipment, indications, contraindications, hazards, and adverse reactions of each mode of therapy.
- Provides intensive respiratory care utilizing advanced techniques and specialized equipment.
- Establishes and maintains an airway during CPR; performs external cardiac massage if necessary.
- Performs arterial punctures to obtain blood gas samples, blood gas analysis, and related calculations; performs blood gas lab quality control.
- Performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry, lung volume, and DLCO; performs related calculations, and quality control.
- Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to patient, family, and hospital personnel.
- Develops and delivers home care instructions to patients.
- Participates in continuing education at all levels within the department.
- Performs patient assessment and evaluation of care.
- Confers with nurses and physicians to optimize the care of the patient.
- Initiates and maintains the appropriate records in the patient chart and on respiratory care records.
- Provides guidance to Respiratory Therapy Techs as necessary.
- Cleans, repairs, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment.
- Maintains appearance of the department.
- Performs selected duties of the Director in his/her absence, e.g., distributes staff assignments, grants overtime as necessary, accepts sick and absentee calls from staff, authorizes equipment rental, and activates disaster plan in case of emergency.
- Adheres to all NCH hospital standards, policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
