Respiratory Therapist/Registered

Job description

Position Summary:
This position will be working in the Outpatient Pulmonary Clinic. Provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients’ respiratory status, and plan of care. Functions independently in all areas of the organization. Care is provided in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion that exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Rush Copley, and is in accordance with policies and procedures. The Respiratory Therapist is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and must have a complete understanding of own limitations and, in turn, seek advice, judgment and support of others, when necessary. Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgment of patient/family perceptions of health and illness for optimal outcomes.Collaborates consistently and effectively with physicians, APPs, nursing, pulmonary rehabilitation, sleep medicine, and ancillary departments to meet patient needs. Provides individualized education regarding pulmonary disease management, inhaled medications, oxygen therapy, airway clearance therapy, CPAP/BiPAP therapy, smoking cessation, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Demonstrates consistent, safe and effective use of respiratory equipment and medical devices in the outpatient setting.
Position Requirements :
• Current State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license or license pending status in Illinois.
• Completion of CoARC approved program in Respiratory Care required.
• CPR required
• ACLS required within 6 months of employment.
• PALS required within 12 months of employment.
• NRP required for all staff working in NICU III within 6 months of employment
• CPFT/RPFT required if working in pulmonary function lab within 12 months of hire.
• Performs respiratory assessment for patients presenting to the pulmonary clinic.
• Reviews pulmonary diagnostic testing and communicates pertinent findings to providers.
• Provides comprehensive education related to chronic pulmonary disease processes and respiratory therapies.
• Assists providers with implementation of treatment plans and coordination of outpatient respiratory services.
• Facilitates referrals to pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation programs, sleep medicine services, and home respiratory equipment services as appropriate.
• Participates in transitional care follow-up activities for high-risk pulmonary patients.
• Assists with identification and racking of pulmonary quality metrics and readmission reduction initiatives.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards, departmental policies, and continuing education requirements.

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