Respiratory Therapist
Urbana, IL
Premier Medical Staffing Services
3x12 hrs, Nights

Schedule Notes: NIGHTS; 7:00PM - 7:30AM On Call - NONE

HIGHLIGHTS:

Solid understanding of all aspects of Respiratory care.

BLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Illinois RCP license

NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist

Associate s degree - Respiratory Therapy

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

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.

MORE INFORMATION:

Perform routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Supervisor and Medical Director.

Is responsible for performance and competency of care for Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric populations.

Disassembles, washes, rinses ,dries and packages respiratory equipment.

Effectively evaluate the results of patient respiratory care delivered per care plans.

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.