RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (PT - NIGHTS)
Riverside Healthcare, Kankakee, IL, United States
Overview
The Respiratory Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients in an acute hospital setting. This role is vital for managing and optimizing respiratory function in critically ill patients, ensuring the highest standards of care in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient‑centered care, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Patient Assessment: Perform detailed assessments of patients’ respiratory status, including evaluating lung sounds, breathing patterns, and oxygenation levels.
Treatment Administration: Administer respiratory therapies such as oxygen, aerosolized treatments, and mechanical ventilation according to established protocols and patient needs. Adjust ventilator settings and manage endotracheal tubes or tracheostomy tubes as required.
Diagnostic Testing: Conduct and interpret diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gases (ABGs) and pulmonary function tests (PFTs) as ordered by the provider to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Emergency Care: Provide prompt and effective response to respiratory emergencies, including advanced airway management and emergency resuscitation. Assist with intubation and extubation procedures as needed.
Patient Education: Educate patients and families about respiratory care techniques, disease management, and care plans.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
Documentation: Maintain accurate, thorough documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in electronic health records in a timely manner.
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of respiratory care equipment and supplies.
Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to enhance respiratory care practices.
Flexibility: Demonstrate flexibility with assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure.
Training & Mentoring: Assist with training and mentoring new staff and respiratory therapy students.
Professional Development: Engage in professional development activities and stay current with advancements in respiratory care.
Required Experience and Licensure
Graduate of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Therapist program.
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of Illinois.
Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
BLS required; NRP, ACLS, and PALS required within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Experience
Experience in respiratory care, particularly in critical care settings.
Demonstrated experience with advanced respiratory support and critical care procedures.
Benefits
Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift differential and on‑call.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
Educational Assistance Program.
Paid leave hours accrued as you work (for .001 to .49 FTE).
Physical Demands
Stand: 40%
Walk: 25%
Lift: 10%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Kneel: 1%
Climb: 1%
Squat: 1%
Crawl: 0%
Drive: 0%
Weight requirements: up to 10 lb frequently; up to 20 lb frequently; up to 35 lb frequently; up to 60 lb occasionally; up to 75 lb not required; up to 100 lb not required.
Environmental and Hazard Information
Employees may be exposed to chemicals (refer to MSDS), blood and body fluids, and TB or airborne pathogens in a normal hospital environment. Protective clothing such as gloves, gowns, masks, and goggles may be required as needed.
Pay Range
USD $34.18 – $44.45 per hour
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The Respiratory Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients in an acute hospital setting. This role is vital for managing and optimizing respiratory function in critically ill patients, ensuring the highest standards of care in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient‑centered care, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Patient Assessment: Perform detailed assessments of patients’ respiratory status, including evaluating lung sounds, breathing patterns, and oxygenation levels.
Treatment Administration: Administer respiratory therapies such as oxygen, aerosolized treatments, and mechanical ventilation according to established protocols and patient needs. Adjust ventilator settings and manage endotracheal tubes or tracheostomy tubes as required.
Diagnostic Testing: Conduct and interpret diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gases (ABGs) and pulmonary function tests (PFTs) as ordered by the provider to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Emergency Care: Provide prompt and effective response to respiratory emergencies, including advanced airway management and emergency resuscitation. Assist with intubation and extubation procedures as needed.
Patient Education: Educate patients and families about respiratory care techniques, disease management, and care plans.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
Documentation: Maintain accurate, thorough documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in electronic health records in a timely manner.
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of respiratory care equipment and supplies.
Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to enhance respiratory care practices.
Flexibility: Demonstrate flexibility with assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure.
Training & Mentoring: Assist with training and mentoring new staff and respiratory therapy students.
Professional Development: Engage in professional development activities and stay current with advancements in respiratory care.
Required Experience and Licensure
Graduate of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Therapist program.
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of Illinois.
Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
BLS required; NRP, ACLS, and PALS required within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Experience
Experience in respiratory care, particularly in critical care settings.
Demonstrated experience with advanced respiratory support and critical care procedures.
Benefits
Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift differential and on‑call.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
Educational Assistance Program.
Paid leave hours accrued as you work (for .001 to .49 FTE).
Physical Demands
Stand: 40%
Walk: 25%
Lift: 10%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Kneel: 1%
Climb: 1%
Squat: 1%
Crawl: 0%
Drive: 0%
Weight requirements: up to 10 lb frequently; up to 20 lb frequently; up to 35 lb frequently; up to 60 lb occasionally; up to 75 lb not required; up to 100 lb not required.
Environmental and Hazard Information
Employees may be exposed to chemicals (refer to MSDS), blood and body fluids, and TB or airborne pathogens in a normal hospital environment. Protective clothing such as gloves, gowns, masks, and goggles may be required as needed.
Pay Range
USD $34.18 – $44.45 per hour
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