Respiratory Therapist

2 months ago

Rockford, United States Sigma Full time
SA0885- Respiratory Therapist (NICU) - Rockford, IL - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare staffing is looking for an experienced Respiratory Therapist (NICU) for our client hospital in Rockford.

Shift : Night Shift

Summary:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) deliver respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

Responsibilities:

Respiratory Therapists provide care to patients based on the application of scientific respiratory therapy principles. Responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist include (but are not limited to):
  • Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment
  • Provides emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages
  • Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur
  • Performs pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy
  • Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises
  • Conducts tests, such as EKGs, stress testing, and lung capacity tests
  • Educates patients and their families about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment
  • Maintains charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information, in a neat and timely fashion
  • Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited RT program
  • Current RT license, in good standing with the State licensing board
  • 2 years exp, RRT- Neonatal ICU
  • Federal and State required credentials are current and on file
  • Cognitive skills as related to the position

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