Deaconess Illinois
Location
Mount Vernon, IL | United States
Job description
Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician. The transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care. Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing. Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities. Implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician. The ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes. Performs all other duties required.Work off shifts as needed.
Education: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or Associate's Degree. Experience: Two years previous experience preferred. Licenses/Certificates: Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the State of Illinois. Certified/Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Must possess current card from the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (required within three months of employment).Job tags
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