Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a night shift inpatient position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring Epic EMR experience and a solid understanding of all aspects of respiratory care.

Details

• Inpatient hospital setting at a Level 1 Trauma facility
• Respiratory Care department serving both inpatient units and the Emergency Room
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• No on-call requirement
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required
• Illinois RCP license required (if applicable)
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Solid understanding of all aspects of respiratory care
• English proficiency required (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating patients for routine respiratory care therapy on inpatient units and in the Emergency Room
• Performs and analyzes arterial, venous, and capillary blood gases
• Completes assessments on ventilator patients and recommends timely interventions or referrals as needed
• Accurately charts on respiratory flow sheets, care plans, and charges within the Epic EMR
• Prepares, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment; reports malfunctions to management
• Assists with cleaning and stocking respiratory care equipment and supplies on inpatient units
• Records procedures, patient responses, and sleep therapy documentation, and relays information to physicians as needed
• RTO not to exceed 7 days per 13-week contract
• Candidates who have previously worked at this health system may not have been on continuous assignment for more than 1 year; a 6-month break in service is required before returning