Duties: Job Description: Perform routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Supervisor and Medical Director. Is responsible for performance and competency of care for Neonatal Pediatric Adolescent Adult and Geriatric populations. Essential Functions: Disassembles washes rinses dries and packages respiratory equipment. Effectively evaluate the results of patient respiratory care delivered per care plans. Functions as a role model in Respiratory Care demonstrating competency in clinical judgment select technical skills and appropriate knowledge base. Prepares and tests respiratory therapy equipment for proper and safe operation and checks equipment in use and on units for proper operations and routine service. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager. Processes and maintains respiratory equipment. Will accurately chart on the respiratory flow sheets in the EMR and on the care plans. Will also charge accurately in the EMR. Completes assessments on ventilator patients and all other patients on respiratory care services. Recommends timely interventions and the need for further treatment or referral in the participants respiratory care regimen. Records procedures patient response and compliance with sleep therapy documentation requirements and consults with Respiratory Care Practitioner any adverse effects and compliance with equipment. Relays same information in writing to physician. DepartmentSpecific Job Functions: Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy on the inpatient units. Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy for patient in the Emergency room. Obtains and analyses blood gases Arterial Venous and Capillary. Assist cleaning respiratory care related equipment. Assist with stocking respiratory care related supplies on the inpatient care units.
Skills: Required Skills & Experience: Solid understanding of all aspects of Respiratory care. Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A
Education: Required Education: Associate s degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred Education: N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: BLS (American Heart Assoc.) Illinois RCP license NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist Preferred Certifications & Licensure: N/A
Schedule Notes: NIGHTS; 7:00PM7:30AM
Required Skills: BLS (CPR)RESPIRATORY THERAPYRRT
Minimum Degree Required: Associates Degree (Community College MBO)
Hours Per Day: 12.00
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Languages: English( Speak Read Write )
Department: RESPIRATORY CARE :
Job Category: ClinicalAllied