Respiratory Therapist Job at Advocate Health Care (Grafton)

Job Description

Major Responsibilities: Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care The Respiratory therapist administers respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practices, clinical decision making, and skilled communication, the therapist compassionately leads efforts to creates the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum, under the guidance of a licensed respiratory therapist in designated areas per site discretion.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care
Administers respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures
Using evidence-based practices, clinical decision making, and skilled communication, the therapist compassionately leads efforts to creates the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum
Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues
Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility
Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols (PDRP's) as prescribed
Cleans, maintains and ensures proper functionality of equipment
Can troubleshoot equipment as necessary and identifies the need for service and/or repair
Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management
Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients
Under physician direction, the respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to policies and procedures for a variety of different service areas, perform tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and maintain performance standards and organizational behaviors
Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm
Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner
Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements

Respiratory Therapist certification (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 45 days
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Specialist (NPS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
No experience required
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills
Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use
Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical record systems
Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others
Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist
Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally
Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances
Must be able to lift 20 lb from waist to overhead
Must be able to push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances
Must demonstrate stand-pivot transfer from bed to chair
Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person
Must utilize safe body mechanics at all times

What we offer

Shift differentials for PM, Nights, Weekends (based on job profile)
401(k) company contribution: 3% of your eligible annual salary AND 401(k) employer match: Dollar for dollar match up to 3%
Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range
Sign-On Bonus Available
May be eligible for our Loan Forgiveness program – Up to 20K
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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