Therapist Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Job Description

City, State

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality respiratory care to patients of all ages, from pediatric to adult populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer medical gases, medications, airway clearance, mechanical ventilation, and other respiratory modalities as ordered by the prescribing physician • Monitor levels of supplies and equipment for department and patient care areas • Apply theoretical knowledge to care for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients, and other members of the healthcare team • Demonstrate competence in respiratory skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking • Perform life-sustaining interventions during emergent situations, including Rapid Response calls and Blue Alerts • Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation, including high-frequency ventilation and advanced modes of ventilation • Administer aerosolized medication, deliver medical-grade oxygen or air, and initiate and maintain mechanical ventilators • Assess patients to evaluate effectiveness of therapy and recommend changes in therapy based on patient response • Provide documentation of intervention and response in accordance with regulatory requirements and TJC and Medicare guidelines • Round with the interdisciplinary team in ICUs and intermediate units

Basic Qualifications:

• Successful completion of respiratory therapy program from an accredited school • Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care • Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois and current National Board of Respiratory Care credentials (if credentialed after July 1, 2002) • Basic electronic medical record documentation skills • Current American Heart BLS card

Physical & Mental Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds on a daily basis • Ability to stand up to 4 hours at a time • Ability to stoop and bend, reach, grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity, and color vision • Ability to push and/or pull respiratory equipment, supply carts, gurneys, beds, wheelchairs, and/or computer carts exerting an initial force of up to 35 pounds and exerting up to 25 pounds of force to sustain movement on a daily basis • Ability to lift and position patients on a daily basis • Ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy on a daily basis

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package • Opportunities for professional growth and development • Collaborative and supportive work environment • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families

If you are a motivated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.