Respiratory Therapist
Urbana, IL
eTeam Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner 

Location: 611 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: NIGHTS; 7:00PM - 7:30AM

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
-Illinois RCP license
-NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist

Functions as a role model in Respiratory Care demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, select technical skills and appropriate knowledge base. Prepares and tests respiratory therapy equipment for proper and safe operation and checks equipment in use and on units for proper operations and routine service. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager. Processes and maintains respiratory equipment. Will accurately chart on the respiratory flow sheets in the EMR and on the care plans. Will also charge accurately in the EMR. Completes assessments on ventilator patients and all other patients on respiratory care services. Recommends timely interventions and the need for further treatment or referral in the participant's respiratory care regimen. Records procedures, patient response and compliance with sleep therapy documentation requirements and consults with Respiratory Care Practitioner any adverse effects and compliance with equipment. Relays same information in writing to physician. Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy on the inpatient units Evaluates patients for routine respiratory care therapy for patient in the Emergency room. Obtains and analyses blood gases.. Arterial, Venous and Capillary Assist cleaning respiratory care related equipment Assist with stocking respiratory care related supplies on the inpatient care units