Respiratory Therapist - Registered

Job Summary:  

Provides quality respiratory care utilizing knowledge, professional judgement and standard principles in cardiopulmonary to promote and maintain health for patients of all ages in accordance with physician orders.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assists patient to accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
• Evaluates effectiveness of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, documenting, and evaluating patient’s progress; recommending adjustments and modifications to the plan.
• Documents patient care services by charting in electronic medical record and other department systems.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function tests, 6 minute walks, etc.
• Ensures safe operation of equipment, clean and safe working environment, and adheres to infection control policies.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
• Teach patients how to use treatments.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an approved AMA program required.

Experience

• 1 year of experience is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current Registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
• Current Illinois State license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current Basic Life Support required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize duties for timely completion of routine, scheduled and stat procedures.
• Ability to work within the critical care team.

FLSA Statement:

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees in non-exempt positions are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek in accordance with state and federal regulations.

EEO Statement:

Touchette Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.