Registered Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient (Weekend)

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Manager and Medical Director. Responsible for performance and competency of care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

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Sign-on Bonus Available

$5,000 for newly licensed candidates (less than 1 year of experience) and $10,000 for experienced candidates (1+ years licensed).

**Relocation assistance available for candidates relocating 50+ miles.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Effectively evaluate the results of patient respiratory care delivered per care plans.

Accurately introduces, administers and charts the effects of routine respiratory therapy and medication administration.

Accurately setup, maintain, and chart the usage of oxygen therapy, aerosol/humidity therapy and ventilator therapy.

Provide ventilator support and airway management to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.

Perform arterial blood gas and capillary blood gas analysis (following Medical Director approval). Participates and performs blood gas quality controls per regulatory standards. Participates in blood gas proficiency studies.

May be trained in endotracheal intubation and arterial line insertion. May take a charge role.

Completes assessments on ventilator patients and all other patients on respiratory care services.

Will accurately chart on the respiratory flow sheets in the EMR and on the care plans. Will also charge accurately in the EMR.

• Processes and maintains respiratory equipment.
• Department Specific Job Function
• Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy on the inpatient units
• Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy for patient in the Emergency room.
• Evaluates patient Evaluates patients for advanced respiratory care therapy for patients in the ICU's
• Participates on all Transport teams. PEDS and Adult
• Obtains and analyses blood gases.. Arterial, Venous and Capillary
• Assist cleaning respiratory care related equipment
• Assist with stocking respiratory care related supplies on the inpatient care units

Qualifications

• Education Level
• Field of Study
• Associate's Degree
• Respiratory Therapy

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
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• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
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• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
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• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
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• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $31.95per hour - $54.95per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health.

The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.