Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT)

Overview This position provides respiratory therapy care for patients throughout the hospital. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential to join our patient‑centered clinical team. In this role, you will provide high‑quality respiratory care to patients across various age groups and acuity levels, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes. This role assists certified therapists to pass the registered therapist test within 1 year! Collaborative team culture with support for professional development. Opportunities for career growth and advancement. A supportive, mission‑driven team focused on delivering exceptional patient care. Qualifications Education Level Field of Study Associate‘s Degree Respiratory Therapy Or Certificate of Completion Respiratory Therapy Education Note: in a CoARC or CoARTE approved Respiratory Care Program Licenses/Certifications Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) And Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA) And Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) And Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 1 Year Tests Performed: Performs only those CLIA tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual‘s education, training or experience, and technical abilities. Lab Procedures: Follow the laboratory‘s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Record Maintenance: Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples. Quality Control: Adhere to the laboratory‘s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Corrective Action Policies: Follow the laboratory‘s established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory‘s established acceptable levels of performance. Corrective Action Documentation: Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory‘s established performance specifications Problem Identification: Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the technical consultant, clinical consultant or director Work Experience Length of Experience Respiratory therapy 1+ years Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements Required English Skills Basic reading skills Basic writing skills Basic oral skills Communication Skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker Interaction with a wide variety of people Maintain confidential information Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor Computer Skills Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e‑mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications. Responsibilities Essential Functions PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Interprets and executes physician orders Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient‘s need Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs Demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages Performs patient education Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner Notifies leader of respiratory care, supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues Documents all medication and patient care errors Uses protective equipment appropriately Performs intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights Follows good hand washing and infection control procedures between patients and procedures Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results. Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area. Performs oxygen rounds as assigned. Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner Responds to emergency situations and codes immediately Remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals Performs patient bedside lab testing (ABGs) and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies. PERFORMS VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE Maintains knowledgeable of all modes of ventilation and a weaning modality Responds promptly to urgent needs Uses protective equipment appropriately Participates in patient rounds with physicians Performs ventilator checks every 4 hours and PRN Sets appropriate ventilator alarms within recommended parameters Educates students and other health professionals about ventilator functions Documents ventilator settings and patient information accurately Acts as patient advocate Practices appropriate patient assessment skills to evaluate patient needs Contacts physicians to improve patient care Contacts physicians concerning ventilator settings Collaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues Sets‑up, verifies proper function, operates, and monitors ventilators, BIPAP and CPAP MAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY Completes documentation of all therapy, ventilator, and oxygen Completes documentation on all internal forms Documents complete and accurate charge entry daily Maintains current credentials ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS/HER ONGOING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Learns the functions of all new equipment Learns new procedures Maintains knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures Completes all mandatory education within the stated time frame Attends educational offerings to validate skills Maintains current knowledge of all equipment Maintains current license About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health we‘re committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award‑winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering‑based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee‘s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $30.34per hour - $52.18per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr