IL -- Respiratory Therapist JR105584

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale • Carbondale, IL

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist plans, implements, and evaluates respiratory care based on patient needs, delivers care as ordered by physicians, and communicates with medical and nursing staff. The role includes evaluating patient outcomes and adjusting the plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The therapist explains respiratory disease processes, procedures, and discharge plans to patients and responsible persons, and may be reassigned to other units when necessary. The therapist also shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and serves as a role model for clinical practice.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• RRT certification.
• Illinois license.
• BLS certification.
• NRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient outcomes and adjust the plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide detailed explanations and instructions to patients and responsible persons about respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures, and discharge plans.
• Flexibly accept reassignment to other units when necessary.
• Share clinical knowledge with staff and students and serve as a role model for clinical practice.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care related to patient needs.
• Deliver respiratory care as ordered by physicians while maintaining communication with medical and nursing staff.

What This Job Offers

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