Job Summary
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (Cardiopulmonary) provides comprehensive respiratory care to patients across the lifespan, including infants, pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations. In accordance with physician orders and professional assessment of patient conditions, this role administers a variety of respiratory therapies and treatments following established clinical standards and best practices.The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating patient responses, monitoring respiratory status, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting the mission and clinical excellence of The New Roseland Community Hospital.
1. Provides respiratory therapy (conventional/routine) to patients, assist physicians as needed or requested.
2. Performs a variety of routine and advanced respiratory therapy to include proper delivery of USN, Incentive Spirometry, and Aerosol Therapy, pulmonary bedside screening and complete pulmonary testing. Oxygen delivery, pre and post peak flow measurements and metered dose inhaler (M.D.I) therapy.
3. Administers nebulizer medications as prescribed.
4. May perform critical care modalities, as ventilator care, CPAP/PEEP, airway pressure monitoring and manual resuscitation, wearing parameters.
5. Performs arterial blood gases, and co-oxyhemoglobin measurements.
6. Recognizes medical problems and report to physicians. Apply emergency protocols as needed or alert supervisor.
7. Instruct patients regarding procedure to be performed; answers any questions they may have calm any anxieties.
8. Administers cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations.
9. Maintain established department policies, procedures, objective, CQI, safety environmental and infection control.
10. Maintains equipment by ensuring proper operating condition, cleaning, and sterilization. Maintain stock level of supplies. Order medications as needed. Maintenance and repair of equipment. Alert manager to malfunction of equipment. Alert manager to malfunction of equipment. Document maintenance/repair.
11. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required. Completes necessary paperwork which may include filing, charting, and documenting treatments in patient’s file. Responds to incoming inquiries related to in and outpatients report and deliver reports as requested.
12. Attend meetings as required. Consults with interrelated departments as required.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
14. Performs quality controls on blood gas and co-ox analysis daily. Performs maintenance as required.
15. Performs daily charges for patient billing and enter or reprint orders as required using the hospital computer system.
Technical Competencies
- Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance
- Clinical Data & Performance Measurement
- Incident Reporting & Patient Safety Systems
- Clinical Documentation & Chart Review
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Infection prevention & Patient Safety Collaboration
- Regulatory Reporting
- Education & Compliance Monitoring
Core Competencies
- Communication
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Problem Solving
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Integrity & Professional Judgement
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work independently / under supervision
- Graduate of an approved two-year School of Respiratory Care or equivalent with current credentials as Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist.
- Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with successful completion of the examination offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- (2-5) Respiratory Therapist experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting regulatory compliance, accreditation, or survey readiness strongly preferred
- Active and Valid State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demand frequencies identified below represent an estimate of the time required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Frequency Definitions:
- Seldom/Rarely: Less than 10% of the workday
- Occasionally: Up to 33% of the workday
- Frequently: 34–66% of the workday
- Constantly: More than 66% of the workday
Function
Frequency
Sitting
Frequently
Standing
Frequently
Walking
Frequently
Hand/Finger Dexterity
Constantly
Lifting up to 10 lbs.
Frequently
Lifting 10-25 lbs.
Seldom/Rarely
Lifting over 25 lbs.
Seldom/Rarely
Patient Handling (if applicable)
Occasionally
Employees must comply with all hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards (including CMS, IDPH, Joint Commission, OSHA), and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
All employees are subject to criminal background screening in accordance with hospital policy and, where applicable, the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46).
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties may be modified at any time based on operational needs.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Respiratory therapy: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
