Respiratory Therapist
Urbana, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Respiratory Care Practitioner - Urbana, Illinois

Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Disassemble, wash, rinse, dry, and package respiratory equipment
• Evaluate patient respiratory care results according to care plans
• Serve as a role model demonstrating clinical judgment, technical skills, and knowledge in respiratory care
• Prepare, test, and check respiratory therapy equipment for proper and safe operation
• Report malfunctioning equipment to management
• Process and maintain respiratory equipment
• Accurately document respiratory care on flow sheets and care plans in the EMR
• Complete assessments on ventilator patients and other respiratory care patients
• Recommend timely interventions and further treatment or referrals as needed
• Record procedures, patient responses, and compliance with sleep therapy documentation
• Consult with Respiratory Care Practitioners regarding adverse effects and equipment compliance
• Communicate relevant information in writing to physicians
• Evaluate patients for routine respiratory care therapy in inpatient units and Emergency Room
• Obtain and analyze arterial, venous, and capillary blood gases
• Assist with cleaning respiratory care equipment and stocking supplies on inpatient units

Required Skills & Experience

• Solid understanding of all aspects of respiratory care

Education Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Certifications & Licensure Required

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist