RRT

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Alton Illinois Respiratory and Pulmonary Rotating Full-Time 10792226.97 46.74 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Job Description Additional Information About the Role Passionate Respiratory Therapists are you ready for a breath of fresh air in your career Alton Memorial Hospital is actively seeking a compassionate therapist to join their healthcare team. Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's Alton Memorial Hospital and be a vital part of a team where you can thrive! Certified Respiratory Therapists with 5 years' experience welcome to apply Full-time Nights 6:30pm-7:00am Rotating weekends and holidays ***10000 Sign-On Bonus**** Students 6 months from graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program are welcome to apply

Overview Since 1937 Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton Illinois and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services including surgery services medical imaging interventional and diagnostic heart services cancer care rehabilitation 24-hour emergency care ambulance services and more.

The Respiratory Therapy department consists of certified and registered therapist that treat disease of the pulmonary system of the human body.

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment diagnosis planning implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team. Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team. Provides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients families students new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles. Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties prioritizing and applying effective time management. Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards procedures guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise including the ability to assess analyze and troubleshoot as needed. Demonstrates advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support mechanical ventilator support bronchoscopies sleep lab labor and delivery cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation Basic Life Support (BLS) etc. as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Education Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog- Respiratory Therapy Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT

Preferred Requirements

Education Bachelor's Degree

Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical emotional social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical dental vison life insurance and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4 BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation sick days holidays and personal time Adoption assistance