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Respiratory Care Practitioner - Pre-Licensure
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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
Good Samaritan Hosp-Mt. Vernon Job Id R196281 Variable Shift
JOB DESCRIPTION
It's more than a career, it's a calling. IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital•Mount Vernon Worker Type:
PRN Pay Range:
$30.93- $46.
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.Job Summary:
Under supervision provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patient consistent with scope of practice. The level of supervision will be in accordance with state law requirements, including direct supervision in the state of Illinois.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under supervision administers medications and treatments to patients. Under supervision delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy. Under supervision monitors, records, and communicates patient condition. Under supervision provides patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment. Under supervision responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
Associate's degree in Respiratory CareEXPERIENCE
No experience required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location:
Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)- American Heart Association (AHA) And FUTURE
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) within 6 months
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or FUTURE
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 12 months
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)