Respiratory Therapist, RRT​/CRT

• Manage processes involved in respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration, and airway management
• Perform all forms of respiratory therapy, non-invasive cardiology, and assigned patient care duties
• Interpret and execute physician orders
• Individualize and anticipate therapy to meet patient needs
• Calculate medication dosages and provide patient education
• Perform intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned
• Perform oxygen rounds and respond to pages and requests
• Arrange home oxygen, nebulizer, and suction equipment and provide home care instructions
• Respond immediately to emergencies, RRT calls, and codes
• Obtain lab specimens and perform bedside ABG testing with associated quality control
• Manage and maintain ventilators, BIPAP, and CPAP equipment
• Perform ventilator checks every 2 hours and as needed
• Participate in patient rounds with physicians when assigned
• Document therapy, ventilator, oxygen, ECG, diagnostic testing, and charge-entry information accurately
• Maintain equipment knowledge, complete mandatory education, validate skills, and participate in clinical instruction
• Maintain a clean work area and stock supplies
• Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and hospital policies and procedures

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days — American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year — American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) within 6 months — Peoria Only — Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year — American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy
• Work experience in respiratory therapy
• Maintain current license and credentials

Demonstrates expertise in respiratory therapy, including ventilator management, ECG interpretation, and patient education. Holds essential certifications and maintains compliance with safety and infection control standards.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Ventilator Management
• Patient Education

• Respiratory Therapy
• Ventilator Management
• Oxygen Administration
• Intubation
• Bedside ABG Testing
• Medication Dosage Calculation
• Non-Invasive Cardiology
• Patient Care Duties
• Diagnostic Testing
• Quality Control

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Patient Safety Awareness

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

• Respiratory Therapy
• Patient Care
• Infection Control
• Emergency Response
• Clinical Instruction

• BIPAP Equipment
• CPAP Equipment
• Nebulizer
• Suction Equipment