RRT

Respiratory Therapist

Qualifications: Must possess an Illinois License within 90 days of hire. CRT or RRT preferred. Basic computer literacy - use of computer and computer software applications strongly preferred. BLS required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH. ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification required as applicable to areas of responsibility within one year.

Job Description: Provides respiratory care to a broad patient population to include both outpatient and inpatient services under the direction of a physician.

Specialty/Unit: Respiratory Therapist

Primary Function:

• Performs patient therapy assessments.
• Performs respiratory therapy modalities as ordered by the physician.
• Performs Pulmonary Function Tests.
• Assists physician with Bronchoscopy procedures.
• Manages invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
• Responsible for drawing Arterial Blood Gases (ABG's).
• Performs integral role as a member of the Code Blue and Rapid Response Teams.
• Provides guidance to Respiratory Care Aides/Students.
• Provides education to patients and family.
• Participates and provides community education as necessary.
• Cleans and maintains respiratory equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Performs artificial airway maintenance.
• Performs Pulmonary Rehabilitation as ordered by the physician.

Shift: Days 7AM to 7PM Rotating Shifts w/ 2 out of 3 weekends required 36 Scheduled Weekly Hours

Shift Differentials: $4

Benefits and Perks: Tuition Reimbursement, IMRF/OneAmerican Retirement, Healthcare Benefits

Facility Highlights: CGH Medical Center has been awarded the Gold Seal of Approval—a confirmation that the accredited organization has demonstrated compliance with the most stringent standards of performance. We are the only hospital in the Sauk Valley Area to be awarded this quality accreditation. CGH Medical Center is a progressive acute care facility located in the heart of the Sauk Valley, in Northern Illinois. Since opening in 1909, CGH has consistently received high ratings for delivering quality care to our community, positive public awareness, safety, and high patient satisfaction. CGH is committed to the health and wellness of our community, and to providing leadership in the healthcare field. This includes public education and free to low-cost early detection activities.

A major expansion was completed in 2008, which produced a new suite of surgical rooms, a new Obstetrics Department and Birthing Center, a new Critical Care Unit, and a new Digestive Health Center. In the spring of 2015, CGH opened a second Cardiac Cath Lab, and a new state-of-the-art Emergency Department with technologies focused on enhancing the patient experience and better serving our community's changing healthcare needs. The new ER features 26 private treatment rooms, six easy care areas, two new trauma rooms, secured access, and streamlined registration. In the spring of 2021, CGH opened a 10-bed Behavioral Health Unit designed specifically for providing care for reasons related to mental health.

Location Highlights: Sterling, Illinois may be a small, rural town, but there's so much to do in the area! Whether you fancy checking out some local history, looking at cool dinosaur fossils, catching a movie at a drive-in theatre, learning how a distillery works, or choosing bright orange pumpkins fresh from the patch, you'll find it all in the Sterling area! Take a look at our list of the best things to do in and around Sterling, Illinois.