Job Location: Maryville, IL 62062
Position Type: Part Time (40 Hours)
Salary Range: $26.74 - $41.25 Hourly
Job Shift: Varies
Job Category: RespiratoryJob 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.
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.
Is knowledgeable and skilled in the assessment and care of respiratory patient.
Provides to age-appropriate and population specific patients care in a safe, skillful, accurate and
efficient manner to neonates-Class I and emergency care, acute and emergency care for pediatric
patients, adolescents, and adults; critical care for adolescent and adult patients; adult
rehabilitation, and respiratory diagnostic services.
Is knowledgeable in the application of respiratory care beyond the acute care setting and skilled
to identify and communicate perceived ongoing need for respiratory care.
Is involved in the interdisciplinary activities of discharge planning as related to respiratory care.
Is involved, as required, to assist in the testing, arrangements and coordination of respiratory
care.
Is resource person with knowledge and familiar with health education resources to provide
information about respiratory health and to instruct patient/family in application of respiratory
therapy equipment and skills.
Is thorough, accurate, timely in completion of respiratory care documentation.
Is thorough, accurate, timely in communication to hand-off of patient care information, and other
information that impacts the operation of the department and interactions between departments.
Demonstrates working computer skills and is able to navigate the Meditech system.
Demonstrates effective communication skills.
Is knowledgeable and proficient in performance of patient diagnostic testing and monitoring.
Is a participant in the blood gas lab process in accordance with College of American Pathologists
Laboratory Standards.
Education Level: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
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.
Anderson Hospital is a proud entity of Anderson Healthcare, a regional healthcare network that has been serving Madison County residents' healthcare needs since 1977.
We are an independent, not-for-profit hospital in Maryville, Illinois, providing emergency care, acute inpatient and outpatient care, scheduled surgeries, diagnostic testing, and more. Our entire medical team and staff are dedicated to creating a healthcare setting in which quality of life and service excellence are experienced by our patients, their families, the medical staff, and the community. Our 144-bed, technology-driven acute care facility offers patients access to cutting-edge diagnostic capabilities typically only available in larger healthcare settings. Throughout our history, Anderson Hospital has responded to the needs of Metro-East residents. Each new medical service and every expansion have been in direct response to our communities' needs that we are privileged to be a part of.
Anderson Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, which has accredited hospitals for nearly 70 years. This hospital accreditation is evidence of our commitment to patient quality and safety and endorses our expertise.
