Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Respiratory Therapist - RRT

MLee Healthcare has been engaged by a client to recruit a Respiratory Therapist for their growing team in Southern Iowa.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an American Medical Association accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Current certification as Basic Life Support (BLS) provider
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for NICU RRT Staff
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required for ICU RRT staff

Responsibilities:

• Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs