CONTRACT PROGRAM RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER - RESPIRATORY CARE - FT NIGHTS

CONTRACT PROGRAM RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER - RESPIRATORY CARE - FT NIGHTS

Job Location: Maryville, IL

Position Type: Full Time (80 Hours)

Salary Range: $55.00 - $55.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Nights

Description

***$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available***

***Lucrative Contract Pay Rate***

Job Summary: Provides respiratory care services: safe, skillful, accurate and in an efficient manner, age-appropriate and population specific to patients of all ages under the direction of a physician, guided by department guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols.

Service and Quality Standards:

1. Service:
   • Adheres to customer service standards.
   • Is competent, caring, and compassionate.
   • Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect.
   • Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior to customers and coworkers.
2. People:
   • Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information.
   • Is positive in interactions with others.
   • Is courteous and respectful.
   • Promotes a harassment-free environment.
   • Inspires the trust of others.
   • Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.
3. Quality:
   • Is excellent in patient care and service.
   • Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation.
   • Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback.
   • Is safety conscious and supports safety initiatives.
   • Is involved with improvement efforts and supports performance improvement.
   • Seeks ways to improve systems and services.
   • Shows commitment to improvement efforts.
   • Meets mandatory educational requirements.
4. Growth:
   • Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision.
   • Is active and involved.
   • Supports hospital initiatives.
   • Champions innovation and supports change.
   • Is a positive role model.
   • Fosters team cooperation.
5. Finance:
   • Is a good steward of hospital resources.
   • Develops/uses efficient work methods.
   • Conserves organizational resources.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assessment/Reassessment/Evaluation:
   • Is knowledgeable and skilled in clinical assessment of the respiratory system.
   • Is knowledgeable regarding pulmonary health and respiratory pathophysiology.
   • Is knowledgeable of Respiratory Care Department guidelines, policies, protocols, care plans.
2. Implementation:
   • Is knowledgeable and skilled in the assessment and care of respiratory patients.
   • Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate, and efficient manner.
   • Is involved in the interdisciplinary activities of discharge planning as related to respiratory care.
3. Patient/Family Education:
   • Is a resource person with knowledge of health education resources to provide information about respiratory health.
4. Documentation and Communication:
   • Is thorough, accurate, and timely in completion of respiratory care documentation.
   • Demonstrates working computer skills and is able to navigate the Meditech system.
5. Blood Gas Lab and Respiratory Care Diagnostics:
   • Is knowledgeable and proficient in performance of patient diagnostic testing and monitoring.

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current credentials with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC): Certification required, Registry preferred.
• Current State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.
• Adult/Pediatric CPR certification required (Available upon employment).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification required (Available upon employment).
• ACLS/PALS certification preferred.

Experience Requirements: Minimum of one to two years clinical experience as a student therapist.

Working Conditions: Exposure Category I--Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Physical Activity:

• Lift/Carry
• Push/Pull
• Climb
• Squat/Bend/Kneel
• Sit
• Stand
• Walk/Move About

The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.