Respiratory Therapist Nights

Overview

The Respiratory Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients in an acute hospital setting. This role is vital for managing and optimizing respiratory function in critically ill patients, ensuring the highest standards of care in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Patient Assessment:
  Perform detailed assessments of patients' respiratory status, including evaluating lung sounds, breathing patterns, and oxygenation levels.
• Treatment Administration:
  Administer respiratory therapies such as oxygen, aerosolized treatments, and mechanical ventilation, according to established protocols and patient needs. Adjust ventilator settings and manage endotracheal tubes or tracheostomy tubes as needed for patients requiring care.
• Diagnostic Testing:
  Conduct and interpret diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gases (ABGs), pulmonary function tests (PFTs), as ordered by the provider to assist in the diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Emergency Care:
  Provide prompt and effective response to respiratory emergencies, including advanced airway management and emergency resuscitation. Assist with intubation and extubation procedures as needed.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Educate patients and families about respiratory care techniques, disease management, and care plans.
• Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in electronic health records in a timely manner.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of respiratory care equipment and supplies.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to enhance respiratory care practices.
• Flexibility:
  Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment.
• Assist with training and mentoring new staff and respiratory therapy students.
• Engage in professional development activities and stay current with advancements in respiratory care.

• A graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapist program.

• Experience in Respiratory Preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with advanced respiratory support and critical care procedures.

• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of Illinois.
• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• BLS required.
• NRP, ACLS, and PALS required within 6 months of hire.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work.

• Chemicals:
  Refer to MSDS sheets.
• Video Display Terminals:
  Average.
• Blood and Body Fluids:
  Occasional contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus). Use of needleless IV system, universal precautions and protective equipment minimize risk.
• TB or Airborne Pathogens:
  None other than normal hospital environment exposure.

• Speech:
  Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MDs. Ability to ask…