Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT

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Position Type: PRN

Job Overview

The role involves assessing and providing care for patients requiring respiratory therapy. You will administer prescribed therapeutic services to enhance patient well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment, creating a tailored care plan based on their diagnosis.
• Deliver respiratory care services in alignment with physician orders, departmental policies, and established guidelines.
• Implement and oversee the patient care plan and associated equipment, while monitoring, documenting, and communicating the patient's condition.
• Perform advanced respiratory care techniques and assess the effectiveness of medication administration and treatments based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions, providing resources for community support groups and available programs.
• Assist in the care, calibration, and maintenance of all respiratory equipment, while helping to manage departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sterilization of equipment according to established protocols.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.
• Maintain a vigilant and safe working environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: An Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience and education.
• Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Demands

• Regularly communicate verbally to share information.
• Frequent standing and walking are required.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing between 0-25 lbs, with some instances of 25-50 lbs.
• Regular sitting, reaching, and data entry tasks.
• Frequent visual acuity for near and far distances, including color differentiation.
• Regularly use olfactory senses to detect odors.
• Frequent auditory skills to receive verbal communication and identify alarms or machinery issues.
• Occasional patient handling and various physical movements such as bending, kneeling, and twisting.
• Rarely involves crawling or running.

Licensure and Certifications

Depending on the state of employment, the following certifications are required:

• Illinois: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Missouri: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care, Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• Oklahoma: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care, and additional requirements as specified by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
• Wisconsin: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care, Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Work Schedule

This position requires night shifts.

Employment Type

Employee

Department

Respiratory Therapy

Weekly Hours

0 hours scheduled weekly.

Benefits

We value our dedicated employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Through DailyPay, eligible hourly employees can access their earned wages before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition assistance through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.