Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available!!!

$5,000 greater than 1yr of experience

$2,500 less than 1yr of experience

(external candidates only)

Why Choose Carle Richland Respiratory?

• Therapist-Driven Practice: Practice at the top of your license with therapist-driven protocols that empower you to assess patients, make clinical recommendations, and contribute directly to patient care decisions.

• Diverse Clinical Experience: Gain exposure to a broad range of patient populations, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, helping you build a well-rounded respiratory care skill set.

• Expanded Scope of Practice: Utilize a variety of clinical skills by performing Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), ECGs, and cardiac monitor placements.

• Active Role on the Care Team: Respiratory Therapists are trusted members of the interdisciplinary team, playing an active role in patient assessments and therapy recommendations.

• Emergency Response Opportunities: Be an integral part of emergency and critical care situations, including code responses and unplanned deliveries.

• Collaborative, Supportive Environment: Work alongside dedicated physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals who value teamwork and exceptional patient care.

• Meaningful Impact: Make a difference every day by helping patients breathe easier and achieve their best possible outcomes.

• Small-Town Charm, Big Opportunity: Enjoy the welcoming community of Olney, Illinois, known for its friendly atmosphere, excellent quality of life, and unique hometown pride. Experience the rewards of practicing in a close-knit community while being part of the larger Carle Health system.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) shall provide all aspects of respiratory care under the guidance of a qualified physician and the Director of Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

Effectively administer oxygen mixtures utilizing various oxygen delivery devices. Can set up, initiate and maintain ventilators and CPAP devices. Can assist with intubationIs familiar with the principles of airway maintenance, endotracheal and tracheostomy care. Follows the procedures and observations for care during and after extubation.Initiates and maintains cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other related life support procedures.Confers with physicians regarding all aspects of Respiratory Therapy concerning patient care, interprets and carries out physicians ordersAdministers specific dosages of all Respiratory Therapy related medications as specified by a physician. Recognizes, interprets, and records signs and symptoms of medication side effects particularly those that require notification of a physician.Effectively and safely uses equipment for delivering positive pressure, humidification, nebulization, and medications to patients.Effectively utilizes methods that assist in the removal of secretions from the bronchial tree such as, hydration, breathing and coughing exercise, postural drainage, chest percussion and airway suctioning.Performs all aspects of pulmonary function testing, if trained. Effectively uses all department pulmonary function equipment.Performs 12 lead EKG's and prepares them for physician interpretation.When needed is capable of overseeing the work of the certified and non-certified technicians who are performing those procedures requiring a high level of expertise.Is able to dismantle and reassemble most of the Respiratory Therapy equipment. Is able to take all necessary precautions to insure the safe handling of all respiratory equipment.Works well with each age level of patient. Is sensitive to the age specific needs of each individual patient and alters the clinical approach accordingly.Works independently and can supervise the needs of their shifts when needed.Practices the WAY TO BE standardsPerforms arterial punctures and arterial line draws in accordance with guidelines and competenciesassessment and evaluation of a patients respiratory status able to set up BiPap and Opiflow devices and evaluate the patients response to therapy education of medications utilized for respiratory care

Qualifications

Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy (Required), Work Experience:

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Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet® with Distinction designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet® designation.

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $31.95per hour - $54.95per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.