RRT- Hospital - Respiratory

At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards - instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.

Accolade Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist
At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards - instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in promoting and restoring patients' health. Your responsibilities include respiratory assessments, monitoring, clinical intervention for patients under our care. This role is designed for a Respiratory Therapist who is confident working independently, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and assisting in the reduction of avoidable hospital readmissions.

Pay Rate: $35-$40 per hour

Medical, Dental, Vision and additional other voluntary benefits

Generous Paid Leave Policy

Daily Pay partner

Newly renovated breakrooms - fully stocked beverages

Flexible Schedule

Potential Travel Reimbursement

As a Respiratory Therapist, your responsibilities include:

Provide quality patient evaluation

Provide thorough medical record evaluation

Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical condition

Evaluate, treat, and care for residents with respiratory problems including but not limited to those with tracheostomies including the administration of bland aerosols and suctioning

Evaluate resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to respiratory care; analyze outcomes and make recommendations for changes in the plan of care based upon the analysis

Recommend and/or provide appropriate treatment and preventative measures to prevent decline in resident's respiratory function

Assist with pulmonary rehab modalities

Perform all aspects of direct respiratory patient care

Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities

Operate respiratory care equipment safely and effectively

Maintain appropriate respiratory supply stock

Assist nursing staff when required

To excel as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT), you will need:

Active CRT or RRT credentials

Active license in good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a Home Health, LTACH, or any sub-acute setting is a plus

Exceptional clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, and physiological knowledge.

Proficiency in administering medication and maintaining health promotion and maintenance.

Strong verbal communication and listening skills with the ability to work effectively in a medical team.

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