Respiratory Therapist; RRT - Pekin

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pekin
Overview

read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

sign-on bonus available!

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

as a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, managing the processes involved in performing respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ecg, oxygen administration and airway management

qualifications

certifications: advanced cardiac life support (acls) within 1 year - american heart association (aha) american heart association (aha); basic life support (bls) within 30 days - american heart association (aha) american heart association (aha); licensed respiratory care practitioner (rcp) - illinois department of financial and professional regulation (idfpr) illinois department of financial and professional regulation (idfpr); registered respiratory therapist (rrt) - national board for respiratory care (nbrc) national board for respiratory care (nbrc);

pediatric advanced life support (pals) within 1 year - american heart association (aha) american heart association (aha),

education: associate's degree: respiratory therapy (required),

work experience: respiratory therapy

responsibilities

performs patient care activities to include all forms of respiratory therapy, non-invasive cardiology, and other assigned duties utilizing applicable policies and procedures.

• interprets and executes physician orders
• demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need
• demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs
• demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages
• performs patient education
• performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner
• notify leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
• documents all medication and patient care errors
• uses protective equipment appropriately
• performs intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned
• practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety
• remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights
• follows proper hand washing and infection control between patients and procedures
• performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
• maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.
• performs oxygen rounds
• performs accurate dau and bat testing as assigned. ( methodist only)
• responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner
• performs home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen, nebulizer, and/or suction equipment
• responds to emergency situations, rrt calls and codes immediately
• remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations
• ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to national patient safety goals
• possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• performs patient bedside lab testing (abgs) and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies

performs ventilator management and maintenance

• maintains knowledgeable of all modes of ventilation and a weaning modalities
• responds promptly to urgent needs
• uses protective equipment appropriately
• participates in patient rounds with physicians if assigned
• performs ventilator checks every 2 hours and prn
• sets appropriate ventilator alarms within recommended parameters
• educates students and other health professionals about ventilator functions
• documents ventilator settings and patient information accurately
• acts as patient advocate
• practices appropriate patient assessment skills to evaluate patient needs
• contacts physicians to improve patient care
• contacts physicians concerning ventilator settings
• collaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues
• sets-up, verifies proper function, operates, and monitors ventilators, bipap and cpap

maintains accurate documentation and accurate computer entry

• completes documentation of all therapy, ventilator, and oxygen
• completes documentation on all internal forms
• documents complete and…