Respiratory Therapist

Position Summary:

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(external candidates only)

$5,000 candidates with greater than 1yr of experience

$3,000 candidates with less than 1yr of experience

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) shall provide all aspects of respiratory care under the guidance of a qualified physician and the Director of Respiratory Therapy.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associates Respiratory Therapy

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Respiratory Care Practitioner License Illinois upon hire and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)(NBRC) upon hire and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year and

Essential Functions:

• Effectively administer oxygen mixtures utilizing various oxygen delivery devices. Can set up, initiate and maintain ventilators and CPAP devices. Can assist with intubation
• Is familiar with the principles of airway maintenance, endotracheal and tracheostomy care. Follows the procedures and observations for care during and after extubation.
• Initiates and maintains cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other related life support procedures.
• Confers with physicians regarding all aspects of Respiratory Therapy concerning patient care, interprets and carries out physicians orders
• Administers specific dosages of all Respiratory Therapy related medications as specified by a physician. Recognizes, interprets, and records signs and symptoms of medication side effects particularly those that require notification of a physician.
• Effectively and safely uses equipment for delivering positive pressure, humidification, nebulization, and medications to patients.
• Effectively utilizes methods that assist in the removal of secretions from the bronchial tree such as, hydration, breathing and coughing exercise, postural drainage, chest percussion and airway suctioning.
• Performs all aspects of pulmonary function testing, if trained. Effectively uses all department pulmonary function equipment.
• Performs 12 lead EKG's and prepares them for physician interpretation.
• When needed is capable of overseeing the work of the certified and non-certified technicians who are performing those procedures requiring a high level of expertise.
• Is able to dismantle and reassemble most of the Respiratory Therapy equipment. Is able to take all necessary precautions to insure the safe handling of all respiratory equipment.
• Works well with each age level of patient. Is sensitive to the age specific needs of each individual patient and alters the clinical approach accordingly.
• Works independently and can supervise the needs of their shifts when needed.
• Practices the WAY TO BE standards
• Performs arterial punctures and arterial line draws in accordance with guidelines and competencies

• assessment and evaluation of a patients respiratory status
• able to set up BiPap and Opiflow devices and evaluate the patients response to therapy
• education of medications utilized for respiratory care

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