Respiratory Therapist - RN - Hospital

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) shall provide all aspects of respiratory care under the guidance of a qualified physician and the Director of Respiratory Therapy. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy (Required), Work Experience: Confers with physicians regarding all aspects of Respiratory Therapy concerning patient care, interprets and carries out physicians ordersAdministers specific dosages of all Respiratory Therapy related medications as specified by a physician. Recognizes, interprets, and records signs and symptoms of medication side effects particularly those that require notification of a physician. Effectively and safely uses equipment for delivering positive pressure, humidification, nebulization, and medications to patients. Effectively utilizes methods that assist in the removal of secretions from the bronchial tree such as, hydration, breathing and coughing exercise, postural drainage, chest percussion and airway suctioning. Performs all aspects of pulmonary function testing, if trained. Effectively uses all department pulmonary function equipment. Performs 12 lead EKG's and prepares them for physician interpretation. Is able to dismantle and reassemble most of the Respiratory Therapy equipment. Is able to take all necessary precautions to insure the safe handling of all respiratory equipment. Works independently and can supervise the needs of their shifts when needed. Practices the WAY TO BE standards. Performs arterial punctures and arterial line draws in accordance with guidelines and competencies assessment and evaluation of a patient's respiratory status able to set up BiPap and Opiflow devices and evaluate the patients response to therapy education of medications utilized for respiratory care At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where #J-18808-Ljbffr Carle Health