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 competency across all age groups from neonatal to geriatric.

Details

• Inpatient respiratory care department at a Level 1 Trauma hospital
• Patient population spans all age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
• Respiratory care services provided on inpatient units and in the Emergency Department
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours per week
• No on-call required
• Weekend rotation: approximately every other weekend (3 weekends per 6-week cycle)
• Holiday coverage on a rotating basis
• No floating required
• Epic EMR used; experience required

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Minimum 1 year of relevant respiratory care experience
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required; license required if applicable
• Epic EMR experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Proficiency in care plan evaluation, blood gas analysis (arterial, venous, and capillary), equipment preparation and maintenance, and sleep therapy documentation
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Perform routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Supervisor and Medical Director
• Complete patient assessments for ventilator and non-ventilator patients and recommend timely interventions or referrals
• Accurately document in the EMR, including respiratory flow sheets, care plans, and charges
• Record sleep therapy documentation and relay compliance information to the physician in writing
• Prepare, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment; report malfunctions to management
• Assist with stocking respiratory care supplies on inpatient units
• RTO is not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Candidates who have been on continuous assignment at this health system for 1 year must take a 6-month break before returning to any of its locations