Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pekin

About the Role

Competitive hourly pay. Respiratory Therapist role in Pekin, IL. Full benefits. Work with a respected health system. Actually have a life.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned
• Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
• Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.

Requirements

• Maintain current license
• Maintain current credentials

Benefits & Compensation

• Educates students and other health professionals about ventilator functions
• Collaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues
• Learns the functions of all new equipment
• Learns new procedures
• Participates in clinical instruction of students and other healthcare workers
• Compensation and Benefits

Work Schedule

• Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights
• Responds to emergency situations, RRT calls and codes immediately
• Performs ventilator checks every 2 hours and PRN