Registered Respiratory Therapist
Peoria, Illinois
Carle Health - 221 NE Glen Oak Ave

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Responsible for managing respiratory therapy processes including ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration, and airway management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all forms of respiratory therapy and non-invasive cardiology procedures.
• Interpret and execute physician orders.
• Individualize therapy to meet patient needs and anticipate patient requirements.
• Calculate medication dosages and perform patient education.
• Perform intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations, rapid response team calls, and codes.
• Perform ventilator management and maintenance, including checks every 2 hours and as needed.
• Set and monitor ventilator alarms within recommended parameters.
• Document all therapy, ventilator settings, oxygen administration, ECGs, and diagnostic tests accurately.
• Perform bedside lab testing (ABGs) and maintain quality control.
• Maintain a clean work area and stock supplies.
• Follow infection control and patient safety policies.
• Participate in patient rounds with physicians when assigned.
• Educate students and other healthcare professionals about ventilator functions.
• Act as a patient advocate and collaborate with healthcare team members.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner within the last year
• Associate’s degree or Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Additional Information

• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment, policies, and procedures.
• Complete all mandatory education within required timeframes.
• Participate in clinical instruction of students and other healthcare workers.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.