Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Olney, IL
Della Infotech Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Description: -The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) shall provide all aspects of respiratory care under the guidance of a qualified physician and the Director of Respiratory Therapy. Essential Functions: -Effectively administer oxygen mixtures utilizing various oxygen delivery devices. -Can set up, initiate and maintain ventilators and CPAP devices. -Can assist with intubation Is familiar with the principles of airway maintenance, endotracheal and tracheostomy care. -Follows the procedures and observations for care during and after extubation. -Initiates and maintains cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other related life support procedures. -Confers with physicians regarding all aspects of Respiratory Therapy concerning patient care, interprets and carries out physicians orders. -Administers specific dosages of all Respiratory Therapy related medications as specified by a physician. -Recognizes, interprets, and records signs and symptoms of medication side effects particularly those that require notification of a physician. -Effectively and safely uses equipment for delivering positive pressure, humidification, nebulization, and medications to patients. -Effectively utilizes methods that assist in the removal of secretions from the bronchial tree such as hydration, breathing, and coughing exercise, postural drainage, chest percussion, and airway suctioning. -Performs all aspects of pulmonary function testing, if trained. -Effectively uses all department pulmonary function equipment. -Performs 12 lead EKG's and prepares them for physician interpretation. -When needed is capable of overseeing the work of the certified and non-certified technicians who are performing those procedures requiring a high level of expertise. -Is able to dismantle and reassemble most of the Respiratory Therapy equipment. -Is able to take all necessary precautions to insure the safe handling of all respiratory equipment. -Works well with each age level of patient. -Is sensitive to the age specific needs of each individual patient and alters the clinical approach accordingly. -Works independently and can supervise the needs of their shifts when needed. -Practices the WAY TO BE standards. -Performs arterial punctures and arterial line draws in accordance with guidelines and competencies. -Able to set up BiPap and Opiflow devices and evaluate the patients response to therapy. Required Skills & Experience: -1+ years of experience in/with skills in respiratory therapy, ventilator management, electrocardiogram, oxygen administration and airway management. -A basic knowledge of Pulmonary and Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology