Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) - Methodist

OverviewSign-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 QualificationsCertifications: 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), Education: Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy; Certificate of Completion: Respiratory Therapy, Work Experience: Respiratory therapy ResponsibilitiesPERFORMS 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 ordersDemonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's needDemonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needsDemonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosagesPerforms patient educationPerforms all duties in an efficient and timely mannerNotify leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issuesDocuments all medication and patient care errorsUses protective equipment appropriatelyPerforms intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assignedPractices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safetyRemains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lightsFollows proper hand washing and infection control between patients and proceduresPerforms testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.Performs oxygen roundsResponds to all pages and requests in a timely mannerPerforms home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen, nebulizer, and/or suction equipmentResponds to emergency situations, RRT calls and codes immediatelyRemains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situationsEnsures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety GoalsPossesses 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 MAINTENANCEMaintains knowledgeable of all modes of ventilation and a weaning modalitiesResponds promptly to urgent needsUses protective equipment appropriatelyParticipates in patient rounds with physicians if assignedPerforms ventilator checks every 2 hours and PRNSets appropriate ventilator alarms within recommended parametersEducates students and other health professionals about ventilator functionsDocuments ventilator settings and patient information accuratelyActs as patient advocatePractices appropriate patient assessment skills to evaluate patient needsContacts physicians to improve patient careContacts physicians concerning ventilator settingsCollaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issuesSets-up, verifies proper function, operates, and monitors ventilators, BIPAP and CPAPMAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRYCompletes documentation of all therapy, ventilator, and oxygenCompletes documentation on all internal formsDocuments complete and accurate charge entry dailyCompletes accurate information on all ECGsPerforms editing of ECGs accurately when assignedDocuments on all diagnostic testsASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS/HER ONGOING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTLearns the functions of all new equipmentLearns new proceduresKnowledgeable of departmental policies and proceduresCompletes all mandatory education within the stated timeframeAttends educational offerings to validate skillsMaintain current knowledge of all equipmentMaintain current licenseMaintain current credentialsActs as a resource person for othersParticipates in clinical instruction of students and other healthcare workers About UsFind it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet® with Distinction designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet® designation.We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and BenefitsThe 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.