To
provide basic and advanced respiratory care to all patient populations to
include pediatric, neonate ,and adults in the form of diagnostic modalities,
pulmonary disease prevention, application of invasive and noninvasive
therapeutic modalities and patient assessment and facilitation of appropriate
care, and specializing in critical care.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
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Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care
by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations
and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in
consultation with physicians and by prescription.
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Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life
by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas
administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators
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Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing
bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring
physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases,
and blood chemistry changes.
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Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan
by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending
adjustments and modifications.
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Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following
discharge by instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home care;
recommending and/or providing assistive equipment
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Provide Respiratory support for Internal and External
patient transport as needed under the direction of a physician.
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Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital
operations by keeping information confidential.
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Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive
maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions;
troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
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Maintains professional and technical knowledge by
attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;
establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
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Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive
maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions;
troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Minimum Requirements
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Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year AMA
approved school for Respiratory Care required; Bachelors Degree in Respiratory
Care preferred
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Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National
Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensure by the State of Illinois as a
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.
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Must obtain second level NBRC credential such as
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist –
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (CRT-NPS) or Registered Respiratory Therapist –
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (RRT-NPS) within one year of employment. Please
consult NBRC website for complete list of credentials.
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BLS required; ACLS, PALS & NRP required within one
year of hire.
If
this describes you, then please visit the below link to apply today for
immediate consideration!