LifePoint Health

Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Full-time Days

LifePoint Health • $66K — $99K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Respiratory Therapy education compliant with National Board for Respiratory Care standards.
  • Current state Respiratory Therapy license.
  • Current Certified, Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential or Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification.
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
  • Preferred at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Administer safe and competent respiratory care as per physician orders.
  • Document and manage respiratory care processes thoroughly.
  • Verify and implement physician orders for Respiratory Care.
  • Maintain knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment.
  • Perform troubleshooting and sterilization of equipment.
  • Manage oxygen delivery and mechanical ventilation devices effectively.
  • Conduct patient airway management and emergency interventions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
  • Life Insurance coverage.
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy for work-life balance.
  • Wellness programs to support employee health.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

  • Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.


Essential Functions

  • Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols
  • Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care
  • Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care
  • Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment
  • Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization
  • Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices
  • Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes
  • Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways
  • Initiate and perform "CPR"
  • Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care
  • Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order
  • Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures
  • Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation
  • Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness
  • Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol
  • Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program
  • Perform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoring
  • Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis
  • Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required
  • Perform and document patient and family teaching/education
  • Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports
  • Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds
  • Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity
  • Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated
  • Assist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientation


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations
  • Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their families
  • Understands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population
  • Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
  • Must have good and regular attendance
  • Must read, write and speak fluent English
  • Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
  • Performs other related duties as assigned


Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00/Hour

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

  • Respiratory Therapy education as required for attainment of credentialling by the National Board for Respiratory Care


Licenses/Certifications

  • Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body
  • Current Certified, Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential or a Texas Respiratory Care `Practitioner Certification in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP)
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications


Experience

  • 1 year experience preferred

About LifePoint Health

LifePoint Health is a healthcare company that owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the United States. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. LifePoint Health's hospitals offer a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and women's health. The company is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. LifePoint Health is also dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through various community outreach programs and initiatives.
Learn more about LifePoint Health
Size
46,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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