Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprising 25 inpatient beds located in Paris, IL with outpatient clinic settings in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 through community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we expand our services and locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris.

Position Summary

The registered respiratory technician provides respiratory care treatments and services as specified by a physician and/or departmental policies. Interacts as a team with physicians, RNs, NAs, USs, the patient and their families to develop a plan of care. Communicates with ancillary departments to provide services to the patient and their families. Has contact with a variety of patients of all ages (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric), as well as the mentally and physically challenged.

• Administers respiratory and pulmonary treatments, PFTs, EKGs, ABGs, according to established policies and procedures.
• Completes accurate documentation of pertinent information in eMAR.
• Functions within regulatory standards for IDPH, TJC, and OSHA.
• Inspects, tests, disassembles, cleans, reassembles, and troubleshoots all respiratory equipment as required.
• Provides patient education regarding respiratory home care and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary services about patient needs as indicated.
• Maintains competencies of all job-related duties; infection control, OSHA blood-borne pathogens, TB/respiratory protection plan, policies and procedures, disaster manual, safety manual.
• Is willing to be flexible to meet patient care needs. Cooperates to provide coverage when needed. Cross-trains to other areas as needed. Accepts assignments willingly.

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred OR Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification by the NBRC
• Current Illinois license for Respiratory Therapy Technician required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required. PALS preferred.
• 3-6 months RRT experience preferred

Location:

721

E. Court Street, Paris, IL 61944

Hours:

Full Time Nights, 3 12-hour shifts per week

Base pay range: $21.35/hr - $34.17/hr

Pay ranges from $21.351/hour to $34.161/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)

Horizon Health is committed to caring for our patients as well as our staff. We offer an extensive total compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with company match, and paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays. Access to our benefits summary can be found at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-

Interested in joining? Apply today. We are actively reviewing applicants for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles. Join our family and begin an incredible career at Horizon Health!