Respiratory Care Practitioner (Part-Time, Nights)

Quick Facts

• Role: Respiratory Care Practitioner (Part-Time, Nights)

• Core focus: Adult respiratory care for acutely ill patients

Description

A clinically competent, licensed professional who administers respiratory care through assessment, planning/evaluation, intervention, and treatment. Provides care within the scope of training and effectively interacts with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Competent in all adult med/surg units in respiratory therapies and modalities

• Understands and implements adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines ordered on med/surg units

• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy; adjusts frequencies as appropriate

• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to other healthcare team members

• Educates patients and/or families on respiratory disease management, community support groups, and available resources

• Competent in adult care areas including med/surg, emergency department, critical care units, and other units per hospital expectations

• Responds to clinical emergency management situations

• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborates with the healthcare team

• Evaluates and uses respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices

• Precepts students

• Serves as a positive role model for teamwork and cooperation

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Active or Pending Illinois Respiratory Care License

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Adult Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Benefits

• Range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

• Refer to benefits information for plan details and eligibility by employment classification