Certified Respiratory Therapist

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On-site

Initiates, maintains, and discontinues basic and intensive home respiratory therapy equipment and procedures in the administration of prescribed respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Educates patients and caregivers on Respiratory Therapy equipment and procedures, along with follow up for efficacies of therapy. Participates with an on‑call after hour rotation.

Part Time, Day Shift 16 hours per week 6:00am-2:30pm

Graduate of AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.

Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care or registry eligible. Must have an active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Current CPR certification. Minimum cleaning and maintenance of R.T. equipment.

• Prepares and tests R.T. equipment for proper and safe operation and periodically checks R.T. equipment in use and on units for proper operation and routine service. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager.
• Follows and enforces safety rules, instruction and procedures of the Respiratory Therapy Department and hospital to contain and minimize the spread of infection.
• Receives, documents, and executes physician’s orders relating to Respiratory Care Order Set. Interprets and evaluates physician’s orders and charts that pertain to respiratory and identifies possible contraindications to medications, treatments, and related hazard with their use.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: SAFETY:
  Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others. COURTESY:
  Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude. QUALITY:
  Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results. EFFICIENCY:
  Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
• Measures and administers prescribed medications to patients, such as oxygen and aerosolized medications. Administers the following procedures or therapies;
  EzPAP, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, TB skin tests, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function/mechanics, high flow oxygen therapy.
• Assesses patient’s condition and response to respiratory therapy by checking patients pulse, blood pressure, respiratory frequency, tidal volume, inspiratory pressure, cough, sputum, breath sounds, and other pertinent data that relates to the patient. Must also be alert to adverse reactions of patient during treatment, plus be aware of proper response to emergencies.
• Recognizes and responds to the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest and/or failure and life threatening arrhythmias during EKG’s. As necessary, assists in performing and or initiating CPR procedures.
• Modifies therapy to deal with adverse or ineffective patient response or reports changes to shift supervisor.
• Records procedures, patient response, and medication administration in compliance with departmental documentation requirements. Relays same information.
• Participates in in‑services, continuing education, and other staff development activities.
• Keeps confidential all patient information received and follows MMC Guest Relations guidelines.
• Evaluates ABG reports and checks for accuracy of results and…