Respiratory Therapist

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - FULL TIME - NIGHTS

Sign-on Bonus available

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 Practice 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
* MASSAC MEMORIAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*