MACNEAL HOSPITAL . RESPIRATORY THERAPIST . Full Time . Nights . 3 - 12 HOUR SHIFTS; EVERY 3RD WEEKEND . NEW GRADS WELCOME
Loyola University Health System

Berwyn, Illinois

Posted in Medical and Nursing


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Job Info


Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

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Initiate, monitor, and adjust oxygen/humidity devices.(Adult Care required; Neonatal/Pediatric Care as needed per Department.) a. Know the indications for, application of and hazards associated with oxygen/humidity administration devices so that an informed dialogue can occur with the patient, their physician, or other health care providers should questions or problems arise. b. Initiate and adjust oxygen/humidity devices in accordance with physician's orders and in compliance with department standards. c. Monitor patient response to oxygen/humidity therapy by accurately interpreting arterial blood gases and recognizing clinical signs and symptoms of hypoxia or inadequate airway humidification. Know the responses to adverse reactions to oxygen therapy. d. Promptly inform the physician when a patient's condition warrants a change in oxygen/humidity delivery device or concentration. e. Accurately document oxygen/humidity therapy usage, according to department standards in a complete and timely manner.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Required: Associates Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education

Preferred: Bachelors Degree

Specify Degree(s): Completion of accredited respiratory care program

Minimum Experience:

Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience

Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Current Respiratory Care License State of Illinois

Preferred:

ACLS (Advanced Cardio Life Support Certified)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Recognition

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Other: CRT credential and Respiratory Care License for State of Illinois must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire. NRP is required for Primary NeoNatal practitioners.

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Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.


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