Respiratory Therapist - RRT - COVID 19

Respiratory Therapist - RRT – COVID19 Greater Chicago/Milwaukee VAMC

Three Locations:

• Milwaukee VAMC
• Hines VAMC (Chicago)
• Jesse Brown VAMC (west Chicago suburb)

Department of Veterans Affairs offers healthcare services to eligible military veterans at VA medical centers and outpatient clinics across the country. Driven by the mission to fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan", VA strives to serve and honor America's veterans by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.

Responsibilities:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care services in accordance with the guidelines established by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), and the policies and procedures of the Hines VA Medical Center. The protocol and procedures are established for the treatment, management, evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. Duties include:

• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with the use of medical gases and administration devices, humidification and aerosols.
• Administers medication to the cardiopulmonary system.
• Uses ventilator support, including maintenance and management of life support systems, and the patient/ventilator interface.
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercised.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Performs as a member of the rapid response team (RRT).
• Inserts and maintains artificial airways including but not limited to endotracheal tubes (ET) and intubating laryngotracheo mask (ILMA) airways.
• Performs arterial punctures and blood gas analysis.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Recognizes the need for medical intervention if patient safety is at risk.
• Conducts home oxygen evaluations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• NBRC Certification
• BLS (American Heart Association Health Providers) Certification
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an approved school
• At least one year experience in Adult ICU

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