Respiratory Care Specialist

6 days ago


Janesville, Wisconsin, United States Mercy Health System Full time
Job Overview

Mercyhealth is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services with a passion for making lives better. As a Respiratory Therapist, PRN, you will play a crucial role in providing respiratory care to patients in various settings.

About the Role

This is a PRN position that requires flexibility and a commitment to excellence. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care, using protocol-driven care to set up and administer routine and complex respiratory procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Perform duties as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing critical and emergent care, airway stabilization, and management of non-invasive ventilation.
  • Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation, making recommendations based on clinical assessment and patient response.
  • Assess patients clinically before and after administering medication, procedures, or devices, recommending appropriate therapy and documenting patient education.
  • Clean, assemble, and maintain equipment, stocking departmental supplies, and responding to emergent care situations.
  • Transport adult patients on mechanical ventilators and critically ill patients to intrahospital procedures and testing.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must possess excellent mathematical and interpersonal skills, with good judgment and interpretative skills. A moderate level of independent judgment is required, along with accountability to Supervisor, Manager, and Director.

Education and Experience

A graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, with RRT certification and licensure in IL and/or WI. CPR, ACLS, and NRP certifications are also required within specified timeframes.

Special Physical Demands

This role requires standing, walking, and frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, with occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force. Good vision and hearing are essential, with regular exposure to noise, humidity, and temperature changes.

Estimated Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

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