Respiratory Care Practitioner-$10,000 Sign On Bonus Available- Night Shift

About the role

The Respiratory Care Practitioner conducts patient assessments and interprets clinical data necessary for the delivery of quality patient care. Implements and evaluates the plan of care related to respiratory procedures including but not limited to aerosol, secretion mobilization, and hyperinflation therapies. Provides care for patients requiring ventilator assistance, complex respiratory devices and procedures. Performs comprehensive ventilator management and monitors the cardiopulmonary status of patients receiving intensive respiratory care. Maintains emergency airway equipment for patients with artificial airways. Performs diagnostic studies on patients as designated by department policy and/or by physician order. Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals and participates in daily patient rounds for assigned area to promote consistent quality and delivery of patient care. Completes all documentation for patient charting in compliance with standards for accuracy and content as established by the department and SRAlab. Monitors and documents patient responses to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes. Assists with the development of clinical research protocols and participates in their implementation. Performs other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the SRAlab including meeting pre-specified work commitment for float pool employees as specified by the RCP team leader.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and interprets clinical data
• Implements and evaluates the plan of care related to respiratory procedures
• Provides care for patients requiring ventilator assistance
• Maintains emergency airway equipment
• Performs diagnostic studies
• Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals
• Participates in daily patient rounds
• Completes documentation for patient charting
• Maintains patient responses and progress
• Assists with clinical research protocols
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associates Degree Required
• National Board of Respiratory Care RRT credential
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Professional Regulation License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association
• Completion of a nationally accredited degree program in Respiratory Therapy Preferred
• Minimum 2 years of post-school experience as a RCP, one year should reflect experience in critical care
• Neonatal/ Pediatric Specialist (NPS)- National Board of Respiratory Care
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) or higher

Qualifications

• Reports directly to the Manager, Respiratory Care
• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature
• Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients