Registered Respiratory Therapist -PRN Days

About the role

Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children's at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet®-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital, was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care. The Respiratory Care Department provides inpatients and outpatients with high-quality therapeutic and testing services.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
• Provides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles.
• Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management.
• Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies.
• Applies respiratory therapy techniques and equipment to provide safe, effective and efficient care to patients.
• Documents patient care activities accurately and completely in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Illinois.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of respiratory care principles and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Illinois.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of respiratory care principles and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in respiratory care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using respiratory care equipment and technology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

6:45am-7:15pm, 3-shifts per 6 week period required. Every other weekend. Holiday rotation.