Registered Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Inpatient

  • Tolono
  • Carle

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position involves performing routine and critical respiratory care procedures under supervision. This role is responsible for caring for a wide range of patient populations.

Job Benefits:

  • Sign on bonus of $15,000
  • Free Health Insurance for the rest of the year

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and deliver respiratory care based on patient care plans
  • Administer routine respiratory therapy and medication with precision
  • Setup, maintain, and monitor oxygen therapy, aerosol/humidity therapy, and ventilator therapy
  • Provide ventilator support and airway management for diverse patient populations
  • Conduct arterial and capillary blood gas analysis following medical direction
  • Possibly trained in endotracheal intubation and arterial line insertion
  • Complete assessments and accurately chart patient information
  • Maintain respiratory equipment and supplies

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate patients for routine and advanced respiratory care in various hospital units
  • Participate in patient transport teams
  • Assist with blood gas analysis and cleaning of respiratory care equipment
  • Stock respiratory care supplies on inpatient units