Respiratory Therapist

• RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - FULL TIME

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Using the cognitive skills of application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation the team respiratory therapist is responsible for conducting discipline specific assessment and providing appropriate treatments/services to patients in accordance with established standards of practice and performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES REQUIRED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Under general supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Manager, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy primarily to critical care patients in the SCU
• Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures to SCU and General Practive Units patients including both respiratory and cardiac testing.
• Maintains clinical expertise for departmental assignments at various business units throughout MMH as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with patient, co-workers, physicians and other system employees as needed regarding patient care needs.
• Performs daily QC checks and conducts preventative maintenance on department equipment.
• Adequately documents all aspects of patient care. Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information
• Keep knowledge and skills current via education activities, in-services and other training.
• Perform related duties as needed including assisting others with their work.
• Must demonstrate initiative and ownership in performance of duties and be self starter.
• Function well under stressful conditions involving other departments, workload, etc.
• Adapt to changing work assignments and comfortable serving diverse community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program. Registration or Certification with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current Illinois license for RCP.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer 1 year as a Respiratory Therapist.

SHIFT:

• 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM. Every other weekend is required