Respiratory Therapist; RRT - Pekin

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pekin

respiratory therapist (rrt) - pekin at carle health summary:

the respiratory therapist is responsible for performing respiratory care treatments, ventilator management, and patient assessments to support breathing and cardiopulmonary function. This role involves administering oxygen, airway management, patient education, emergency response, and thorough documentation while adhering to healthcare policies and safety protocols. The position requires certifications such as rrt, acls, pals, and bls, as well as ongoing professional development within a hospital setting.

overview

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