Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Shifts:

7:00 am - 7:30 pm, including rotating weekends and Holidays
- Full-time (72 hours per pay period) + Benefit-eligible

FTE: 0.9 - Req. Number: 1812

Compensation:
Pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to job-specific requirements, individual experience, internal pay equity, and organizational needs/budget considerations, all in alignment with our RML's compensation philosophy. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program based on both individual and organizational performance.

Benefits RML offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits package. Employees can choose from a large selection of benefits that help protect their health, wealth, and well-being. Benefits include:
Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account 401(k) Retirement Plan (6% company match) - For every $1 an employee contributes, RML contributes $1 to their accounts. Employees are 100 percent vested in the money both they and RML contribute. Tuition Reimbursement up to $5k per calendar year Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) For employees who may need help managing stress, RML offers an EAP at no cost.

Counselors are available 24 hours a day to both employees and their family members. Disability Insurance Life and Accidental Death Insurance Free Parking Banking Alternatives (e.g. Health Care Associates Credit Union) Referral Rewards (upwards of $4k) Employee Fitness Room

Reporting to the Manager, Respiratory Care
- Chicago or Director of Respiratory Care Services, and according to established policies, procedures, respiratory standards of care and practice and the direction of the medical staff, the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) renders competent, humane, individualized care to every patient and the family. The RCP assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of respiratory care services to facilitate continuity of care through the continuum of services offered vides age and developmentally appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supports the Mission and Vision of RML Specialty Hospital by demonstrating RML's Core Values of Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Stewardship (STAIRS) in all actions. Promotes a positive patient/customer experience by exemplifying the principles of the Language of Caring in all interactions with patients, families and co-workers.
• Maintains accountability for the management of all respiratory care services required by assigned patients. Accepts and responds to written and verbal physician orders, participates in emergency and "code" situations, performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, performs pulmonary assessments, administers and monitors patients' response to bronchodilators, performs blood gas analyses, performs stat electrolytic analyses, performs complex respiratory treatments, and manages patients on mechanical ventilation per physician order and approved RML ventilator weaning protocol.
• Demonstrates clinical competence by consistently applying respiratory knowledge and performs within the scope of practice of a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Illinois. Responsible for maintaining knowledge and skills appropriate to the respiratory needs of patients at RML (equipment, procedures, respiratory medications, etc.). Obtains necessary information and demonstrates competence prior to implementing new or unfamiliar care practices, or responsibly declines to provide assigned care and notifies supervisor until able to obtain the appropriate skill.
• Executes the medical treatment plan by implementing MD orders for respiratory care. Seeks clarification on any unclear or questionable order by consulting with the ordering physician (or on-call physician after hours), prior to implementation. If question is not resolved, the RCP refers the question to the Lead RCP for assistance, to the Clinical Supervisor, the Manager, Respiratory Care Services, the Director of Respiratory Care Services, or to the V.P. Patient Care Services/ CNO as necessary for resolution.
• Performs blood gas and electrolyte analysis as ordered by physician, and consistent with hospital policies. Reports problems in specimen management or equipment operation to the lead RCP or department director.
• Assists in the assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and processing of respiratory therapy equipment according to department policies.
• Works in a team environment with all other members of the healthcare team to provide patient centered care. Works closely with other disciplines to define an individualized problem list and interventions. Correlates individualized patient care goals into an interdisciplinary patient care plan. Participates as requested in organized "staffing" meetings to discuss patient progress and revise goals.
• Assesses patients' progress in accordance with established goals and initiates appropriate actions. Documents thoroughly in Meditech…