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Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT-PRN
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$70,801 / year median in Illinois
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- Responsible for providing respiratory care services. Education
- Associate's Degree from Respiratory accredited program or equivalent CoARC-accredited program Licenses and Certification
- CRT
- RCP with State of Illinois
- BLS
NRP- MHC
required within 90 days of hire Experience and SkillsTechnical Experience:
N/A Role Specific Responsibilities- Evaluates patient outcomes making changes in plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
- Provides explanation/instructions to patients and/or responsible persons and ensures understanding with regard to respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures and discharge.
- Accepts Reassignment to other units when necessary.
- Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and is a role model for clinical practice.
- Performs preceptor duties for staff and students.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care.
- Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician keeping in communication with medical and nursing staff.
Lead:
Coordinates workflow to utilize personnel efficiently.Lead:
Assist with orientation of new employees/students.Lead:
Assist manager/supervisor with daily operations of the department. Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $26.62 To $41.26 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefitsBenefits
- Dental Insurance