About this role
GENERAL SUMMARY
Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist, licensed in the State of Illinois. 6 months recent hospital experience preferred. Duties include PFTs, Cardiac Stress Tests, EKGs, Holter monitor placement, (we will train you on the above) ABGs, home oxygen qualifications, ventilator management, routine respiratory care, collaborating with providers regarding all aspects of respiratory therapy. Flexible self-scheduling, Free scrubs, Licensure reimbursement, tuition assistance.
GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT
To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Collaborate with providers to determine a course of care for assigned patients.
2. Follow guidelines for patient assessments.
3. Demonstrate competency in selected skills and equipment use.
4. Educate patients to their disease process and recommended therapies.
5. Performs accurate documentation in accordance with hospital guidelines.
6. Participates in QI studies when asked.
7. Communicate all pertinent information including findings, problems, concerns or ideas to department director as needed.
8. Promotes a positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to cooperate with and assist fellow health team members, as well as patients and their families.
9. Remains flexible in cooperation with staffing patterns and scheduling needs for provision of care. This includes call scheduling, and performing other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Visual acuity skills for patient assessment, observation necessary for departmental manual and automated duties.
2. Auditory acuity skills to verbally communicate with patients and gather data for departmental use.
3. Manual dexterity of hands and feet to work long hours and skillfully manage multiple pieces of equipment.
4. Physical strength to perform CPR, occasional lifting whenever help is needed, constant walking, twisting and turning and stretching maneuvers to do patient care and departmental duties.
5. Physical strength to perform the following lifting tasks:
Floor to waist - 30 pounds
14 to waist - 40 pounds
Waist to shoulder - 20 pounds
Shoulder to overhead - 10 pounds
Carry 30 pounds for 30 feet
Push 40 pounds/force for 30 feet
Pull 40 pounds/force for 15 feet
6. Keen mental faculties to perform assessment and decision making skills related to patient care and departmental duties.
7. Able to handle stress associated with acute patient care, emotional demands of patients and families, demands of peers and demands of physicians.
8. Communication skills to give and receive information in person and via telephone.
9. Demonstrates, and functions with, awareness of and sensitivity to, patient and family rights as identified by the hospital.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to Director of Cardiopulmonary Care.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program.
- Licensed by the State of Illinois: Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- BLS required
- ACLS/PALS/NRP within 6 months of hire.
INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL
Category I – Maximal Risk – This job can expose you to potential blood, body fluids and tissues on a routine basis. It is recommended that you get the Hepatitis B vaccine, as well as the Covid-19 vaccine & boosters.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Works in patient care areas where there are few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise and other irritants.
2. Works with patients and may be exposed to contagious diseases or infectious materials, but potential for personal harm and injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions and equipment are used.
3. Works in a normal office where there are relatively few discomforts due to adverse or hazardous working conditions. There may be occasional exposure to loud noises.
4. Will work in an office with co-workers where traffic may be constant, subjecting your work to interruptions, which can produce stress and fatigue.