Respiratory Therapist

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This part-time position requires two 12-hour shifts per week and offers benefits.

Under the direction of a physician, the RRT provides respiratory care duties and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Sets up and administers routine and complex respiratory procedures to patients including pediatrics, Emergency/Trauma, Step-Down Critical Care, and Adult Critical Care Units using protocol-driven care. Provides critical and emergent care, airway stabilization and management, non-invasive ventilation, and acute care ventilator management.

Demonstrates Mercyhealth values and adheres to organizational policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

• Performs routine therapies that aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of their cardiopulmonary status.
• Initiates, monitors, evaluates, and weans invasive and non-invasive ventilation; makes parameter recommendations based on clinical and technical assessment, patient response, lab values, and status.
• Initiates and provides ongoing evaluation of treatment regimens including medication delivery and oxygen administration through therapist-driven protocols; conducts patient assessments to determine needs, frequencies, and duration of therapy ordered by physician.
• Assesses patients clinically before and after medications, procedures, or devices; recommends initial therapy, changes in therapy, or discontinuation as appropriate.
• Monitors, educates, and documents patient and/or family on therapies, medications, goals, and equipment during treatment.
• Documents work timely and accurately in the patient electronic medical record and departmental records.
• Demonstrates competence in setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators, noninvasive ventilation devices, therapeutic bronchoscopies, and pulmonary function screens.
• Cleans, disassembles, disinfects, assembles, and maintains equipment; stocks departmental supplies.
• Performs and documents emergency rounds, oxygen saturation checks, and titrates oxygen per protocol during rounds.
• Performs therapies in accordance with universal precautions and proper body mechanics; uses sound judgment in evaluating situations.
• Responds to emergent care situations and assists with resuscitation by providing chest compressions, airway management, and ventilatory support per American Heart Association guidelines and Code Team Leader direction.
• Transports adult patients on ventilators or non-invasive devices for intrahospital procedures and testing.
• Provides developmentally appropriate care for diverse patient populations and demonstrates competence in pediatric and adult care as assigned.
• Maintains proficiency in processing and interpreting point-of-care blood gases, glucose, and electrolytes; collaborates on quality control as applicable.
• May require on-call coverage as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

• RRT - CRT will be accepted for RTs not eligible for RRT; all other CRTs must earn RRT within 1 year of hire.
• CPR
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• NRP within 90 days of orientation (for departments requiring delivery attendance)
• IL and/or WI Respiratory Care Practitioner license

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• Mercyhealth offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan with matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending plans, and additional voluntary benefit options.
• Competitive compensation with shift differential and incentive programs.
• Generous paid time off tied to milestone anniversaries.
• Educational assistance programs and career ladders.
• Employee wellbeing resources, including health risk assessment and wellbeing apps.
• Employee assistance programs, discounts, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, and financial planning resources.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care