Requisition ID: 49242

Location: Presence St Joseph Elgin

Location Address:
77 North Airlite Street, Elgin, IL 60123-4912 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 12
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner provides expertise, education, and in-services in all areas of respiratory related disease management. Ensures effectiveness of protocols, clinical guidelines, and best practices. Acts as a mentor and provides Respiratory Care modalities to patients as ordered by physicians, including but not limited to the administration of respiratory related medications, oxygen and humidity therapies, airway clearance therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, etc., according to established policy and procedure and based on accepted national standards, practices and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides clinical expertise in all areas of respiratory-related disease management including acute and chronic lung disorders, management of invasive and non-invasive ventilation, developing plan of care, and patient and family education.

Conducts and/or assists with continuing education, in-services, orientation and training, patient safety, and environmental health and safety initiatives. Participates in hospital sponsored health education programs for the community and hospital committees as assigned.

Assures effectiveness of protocols, clinical guidelines, and department specific criteria in treating patients with respiratory illnesses. Participates in the development, implementation, reinforcement, and monitoring of best practices.

Acts as a mentor regarding evaluation of need for therapy and therapeutic outcomes, including recommending alternatives to prescribed therapeutic modalities. Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds as needed.

Integrates patient safety principles in all aspect of care. Monitors and evaluates patient care and processes in an effort to identify opportunities to improve patient safety and quality of patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program required. Three years of experience as a respiratory therapist required.

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Computer Skills

Electronic medical record and Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Respiratory Care Practitioner with a current Illinois License required. Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required. PALS preferred.

Business Unit: Presence St Joseph Hosp Elgin

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability