Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)
Peoria, Illinois
Carle Health - 221 NE Glen Oak Ave

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Illinois, Peoria

Specialty

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT-CMH)

Employment Type

• Clinical-Allied

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 tracheostomy tube changes as assigned.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations, rapid response team calls, and codes.
• Maintain infection control and use protective equipment appropriately.
• Perform oxygen rounds and home care instructions, including arranging home oxygen and equipment.
• Conduct ventilator management and maintenance, including checks every 2 hours and as needed.
• Set ventilator alarms and document ventilator settings accurately.
• Participate in patient rounds with physicians when assigned.
• Perform bedside lab testing (ABGs) and ensure quality control.
• Document all therapy, ventilator, oxygen, ECGs, and diagnostic tests accurately.
• Act as a patient advocate and collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Maintain a clean work area and stock supplies.
• Remain calm and effective in emergencies and stressful situations.
• Follow hospital policies and National Patient Safety goals.

Professional Growth & Development

• Learn new equipment functions and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Complete all mandatory education and attend skill validation offerings.
• Maintain current licenses and credentials.
• Act as a resource and participate in clinical instruction of students and healthcare workers.

Required Education

• Associate’s degree or Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Respiratory Care License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Contract Length

• Approximately 59,440 weeks (Note: The contract length value appears to be an error or placeholder and is not realistically interpretable.)