Respiratory Care Practitioner

this position provides respiratory therapy care for patients throughout the hospital.

we are seeking a compassionate and skilled respiratory care practitioner (rcp) with a certified respiratory therapist (crt) credential to join our patient-centered clinical team. In this role, you will provide high-quality respiratory care to patients across various age groups and acuity levels, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes.

a supportive, mission-driven team focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

• respiratory therapy
• respiratory therapy
• in a coarc or coarte approved respiratory care program
• licensed respiratory care practitioner (rcp) - illinois department of financial and professional regulation (idfpr)
• certified respiratory therapist (crt) - national board for respiratory care (nbrc)
• neonatal resuscitation program (nrp) within 1 year - american academy of pediatrics (aap)
• registered respiratory therapist (rrt)

performs only those clia tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

lab procedures: follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.

quality control: adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.

corrective action policies: follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

problem identification: be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the technical consultant, clinical consultant or director

• respiratory therapy

• basic writing skills
• ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker
• maintain confidential information
• ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

• basic computer knowledge: uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a windows os and learning new applications.

• demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need
• notifies leader of respiratory care, supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
• documents all medication and patient care errors
• uses protective equipment appropriately
• practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety
• follows good hand washing and infection control procedures between patients and procedures
• perform testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
• maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.
• responds to emergency situations 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
• performs patient bedside lab testing (abgs) and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
• responds promptly to urgent needs
• uses protective equipment appropriately
• performs ventilator checks every 4 hours and prn
• educates students and other health professionals about ventilator functions
• documents ventilator settings and patient information accurately
• contacts physicians to improve patient care
• collaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues
• maintains accurate documentation and accurate computer entry
• completes documentation of all therapy, ventilator, and oxygen
• documents complete and accurate charge entry daily
• learns the functions of all new equipment
• maintains knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures
• maintains current knowledge of all equipment

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