Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for a hospital inpatient respiratory care position requiring an Illinois RCP license and NBRC-CRT certification.

Details

• Inpatient respiratory care unit setting, including support for the Emergency Department
• Treats Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patient populations
• Performs routine and critical respiratory care procedures under supervision of a Respiratory Care Supervisor and Medical Director
• Obtains and analyzes arterial, venous, and capillary blood gases
• EPIC EMR charting required
• Day shift schedule, 7:00AM-7:30PM
• 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
• Weekend and holiday shifts as needed
• Floating as needed
• High-risk department designation

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Illinois RCP license required if applicable
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
• Solid understanding of all aspects of respiratory care
• EPIC charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required

Additional Information

• Performs routine and critical respiratory care procedures across all age groups
• Disassembles, cleans, and prepares respiratory equipment for safe operation
• Accurately documents and charges for respiratory care in the EMR
• Completes assessments on ventilator patients and other respiratory care patients
• Recommends timely interventions and communicates findings to physicians
• Assists with cleaning and stocking respiratory care equipment and supplies on inpatient units
• Functions as a clinical role model demonstrating strong technical and clinical judgment skills
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Assignment length limited to 1 year, after which a 6-month break in service is required before returning to this health system