at Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) in Shelbyville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Summary
Provides for the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardio-respiratory system. Measures, observes, assesses, and monitoring signs and symptoms, reactions, general behavior, and general physical response of individuals to respiratory care services including the determination of whether those signs, symptoms, reactions, behaviors, or general physical responses exhibit abnormal characteristics. Administers pharmacological and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care services. Collects blood specimens and other bodily fluids and tissues for, and the performance of, cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing procedures. Develops, implements, and modifies respiratory care treatment plans based on assessed abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, respiratory care guidelines, referrals, and orders of a licensed healthcare professional. Applies, operates, and manages mechanical ventilatory support and other means of life support. Initiates emergency procedures as appropriate.
Schedule
PRN
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Respiratory Care Preferred
Experience
N/A
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of practice Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Overview
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 15 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 15,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Benefits
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
+ Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
+ Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
+ Retirement benefits include an HSHS Pension Plan and Retirement Savings Plan with HSHS matching contributions.
+ Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
+ Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
+ Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Education
Bachelors Respiratory Care Preferred
Experience
N/A
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of practice Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Provides for the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardio-respiratory system. Measures, observes, assesses, and monitoring signs and symptoms, reactions, general behavior, and general physical response of individuals to respiratory care services including the determination of whether those signs, symptoms, reactions, behaviors, or general physical responses exhibit abnormal characteristics. Administers pharmacological and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care services. Collects blood specimens and other bodily fluids and tissues for, and the performance of, cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing procedures. Develops, implements, and modifies respiratory care treatment plans based on assessed abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, respiratory care guidelines, referrals, and orders of a licensed healthcare professional. Applies, operates, and manages mechanical ventilatory support and other means of life support. Initiates emergency procedures as appropriate.
Schedule
PRN