Respiratory Therapist
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Health - 611 W Park St

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Care Practitioner - UP

Location: Urbana, Illinois
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 safe operation and routine service
• Report malfunctioning equipment
• Accurately document respiratory care in EMR, including flow sheets, care plans, and charges
• Complete assessments on ventilator patients and other respiratory care patients
• Recommend timely interventions and referrals as needed
• Record procedures, patient responses, and compliance with sleep therapy documentation
• Communicate adverse effects and compliance issues to Respiratory Care Practitioner and 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

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Certifications & Licensure:

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

Experience

• Solid understanding of all aspects of respiratory care
• Years of Specialty Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with certification and licensure requirements
• Prior Travel Experience Required: No indication that prior travel experience is required

This position is suitable for respiratory care practitioners seeking a clinical allied contract role in Illinois with a 13-week assignment.