Respiratory Therapist; RRT - BroMenn

Overview

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Manager and Medical Director. Responsible for performance and competency of care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

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• Effectively evaluate the results of patient respiratory care delivered per care plans.
• Accurately introduce, administer, and chart the effects of routine respiratory therapy and medication administration.
• Accurately set up, maintain, and chart the usage of oxygen therapy, aerosol/humidity therapy, and ventilator therapy.
• Provide ventilator support and airway management to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Perform arterial blood gas and capillary blood gas analysis (following Medical Director approval).
• Participate and perform blood gas quality controls per regulatory standards.
• Participate in blood gas proficiency studies.
• May be trained in endotracheal intubation and arterial line insertion.
• May take a charge role.
• Complete assessments on ventilator patients and all other patients on respiratory care services.
• Accurately chart on the respiratory flow sheets in the EMR and on the care plans and charge accurately in the EMR.
• Process and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Evaluate patients for routine respiratory care therapy on inpatient units and in the Emergency department.
• Evaluate patients for advanced respiratory care therapy for patients in ICUs.
• Participate on all transport teams (NICU, PEDS and Adult).
• Obtain and analyze blood gases (arterial, venous, capillary).
• Assist cleaning of respiratory care related equipment.
• Assist with stocking respiratory care related supplies on the inpatient care units.

The compensation range for this position is $31.95 per hour - $54.95 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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