What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Engage Partners, Inc.?
Respiratory Therapist
Compensation Range: $31.42 to $47.13
Sign On: $10,000
36 hours/week
Work Shift: 7p-7a, Rotating Shifts; every 3rd weekend
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides respiratory care to a broad patient population to include both outpatient and inpatient services under the direction of a physician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Compensation Range: $31.42 to $47.13
Sign On: $10,000
36 hours/week
Work Shift: 7p-7a, Rotating Shifts; every 3rd weekend
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides respiratory care to a broad patient population to include both outpatient and inpatient services under the direction of a physician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs patient therapy assessments.
- Performs respiratory therapy modalities as ordered by the physician.
- Performs Pulmonary Function Tests.
- Assists physician with Bronchoscopy procedures.
- Manages invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
- Responsible for drawing Arterial Blood Gases (ABG???s).
- Performs integral role as a member of the Code Blue and Rapid Response Teams.
- Provides guidance to Respiratory Care Aides/Students.
- Provides education to patients and family.
- Participates and provides community education as necessary.
- Cleans and maintains respiratory equipment and supplies as necessary.
- Performs artificial airway maintenance.
- Performs Pulmonary Rehabilitation as ordered by the physician.
- Must possess an Illinois License within 90 days of hire.
- CRT or RRT Preferred.
- Basic computer literacy - use of computer and computer software applications strongly preferred.
- BLS required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at the facility.
- ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification required as applicable to areas of responsibility within one year.
Salary : $10,000
