Respiratory Therapist - PRN

at Mercy Health Corporation (Mercyhealth) in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Overview Under the direction of a physician, the RRT provides all respiratory care related duties and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Sets up and administers all routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients including pediatrics, Emergency/Trauma Department, Step-Down Critical Care and Adult Critical Care Units using protocol driven care. Provides critical and emergent care, airway stabilization and management, non-invasive ventilation, and is responsible for acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long term ventilation. Exemplifies the Mercyhealth mission, vision and values, and acts in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. They will perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

PRN Shift:

Variable Location:

Javon Bea Hospital

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs routine therapies that aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of their cardiopulmonary status. Will Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Makes parameterrecommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, patient compliance, patient response,laboratory values, and patient status. Initiates and provides on-going evaluation of treatment regime including medication delivery and oxygenadministration through therapist driven protocols by performing patient assessments to determine the needsrelated to treatment therapies, frequencies, and duration of treatment regime ordered by physician. Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure, ordevice; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuation. Monitors, assesses, educates, and documents the patient and/or family on therapies, medications, goals oftherapies, and equipment during treatment. Documents work timely, completely, and accurately including documentation in thepatient electronic medical record and departmental records. Demonstrates competence in the set-up, calibration, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators, noninvasive ventilation devices, therapeutic bronchoscopies and pulmonary function screens. Cleans using high level disinfection, assembles, and maintains equipment and thestocking of departmental supplies. Performs and documents emergency rounds, oxygen saturation checks, and titrates oxygen per protocol duringoxygen and aerosol rounds. Performs therapies in strict compliance to universal precautions and proper body mechanics, using soundjudgment in evaluating situations, and taking appropriate action when necessary. Responds to emergent care situations in the hospital and assists with resuscitation by providing chestcompressions, airway management, airway stabilization, and ventilatory support in accordance with theAmerican Heart association guidelines and as directed by the Code Team Leader. Transports adult patients on mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, and critically ill to intrahospitalprocedures and testing. Provides developmentally appropriate care to support the various patient populations during their hospitalization. Demonstrates competence in the care of pediatric and adult patients (when/if assigned to these patients) relativeto determining each patient's age related and other physical, psycho-social, and cultural needs. Maintains proficiency in the processing and interpreting of point of care (POC) blood gases, glucose, andelectrolytes; and collaborates on quality control with the POC Coordinator(at applicable locations only). May require on call coverage as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE RRT- CRT

will be accepted for RTs that are not eligible for RRT. All other CRTs must earn RRT within 1 year of hire. CPR NRP within 90 days of orientation, for those departments requiring delivery attendance IL and/ or WI Respiratory Care Practitioner license

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good mathematical and interpersonal skills

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work requires a moderate level of independent judgment along with good interpretative and interpersonal skills with justification and accountability to Lead, Supervisor, Manager, and Director.

SUPERVISES

No supervisory responsibilities.

PAY RANGE

$30.59 - $47.42 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off,... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account