Respiratory Therapy Assistant - Methodist

Overview

As a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, educating staff and patients in all aspects of respiratory therapy & ECG, respiratory staff orientation and other duties as requested by Manager of Respiratory Care.

THIS IS A STUDENT POSITION, MUST BE ENROLLED IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM.

Qualifications

Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Education : Must be enrolled in RT program

Work Experience : Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY, NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY, AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

• Interprets and executes physician orders
• Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need
• Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs
• Demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Performs patient education
• Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner
• Notifies leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
• Documents all patient care errors
• Informs nurses or other care givers when appropriate on patient care issues
• Uses protective equipment appropriately
• Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety
• Remains alert and responsive to all alarms / call lights
• Always washes hands between patients and procedures
• Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
• Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.
• Performs oxygen rounds and oxygen tank rounds as assigned.
• Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner
• Performs home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen and / or nebulizer
• Responds to emergency situations and codes immediately
• Remains calm and effective in emergency and / or stressful situations
• Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy / procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals

PRIORITIZES PATIENT CARE BASED ON ACUITY AND USES TIME, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES PRODUCTIVELY

MAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information : human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $21.55per hour - $35.99per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.