Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT (Full-Time/Nights)

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Belleville
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description Additional Job Information * 36 Hours per Week - * Sign-On Bonus Eligible $10,000 - * Every Other Weekend - * Benefits Eligible - Job ID: Employment Status: Full-Time More Information: Memorial Hospital Belleville is located in a well-established west Belleville neighborhood at 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville Illinois. In addition, we have diagnostic centers in O'Fallon, Illinois, and an off-campus physical therapy center in east Belleville. As a member of BJC HealthCare, Memorial Hospital Belleville provides full and part-time employment for more than 2300 people. Facts at a Glance: --- Accredited by Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) --- Members, Illinois and American Hospital Associations --- Licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Public Health --- IDPH designated Regional Hospital Coordination Center for the Edwardsville Public Health and Medical Response Region --- Serving the healthcare needs of area residents since 1958 --- Designated Magnet--- facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) --- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society for Chest Pain Centers --- IDPH designated Stroke-Ready Hospital --- Medical staff with more than 400 members representing 42 specialties The Respiratory Care Department provides inpatients and outpatients with high-quality therapeutic and testing services. Overview Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team. Ensures care provided is safe, effective, developmentally and age appropriate while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities * Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team. * Provides education and training about respiratory treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles. * Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management. * Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed. * Demonstrates advanced clinical and critical thinking skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary rehab, charge/team lead etc. as needed. * BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Degree * Assoc/CoARC Accredited Program Experience * No Experience Supervisor Experience * No Experience Licenses & Certifications * Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup * Respiratory Care Practitioner * RRT Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information Degree * Bachelor's Degree Benefits Statement Note: not all benefits apply to all openings - Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options - Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan - 401(k) plan - Tuition Assistance - Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts - On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location) - Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time *Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center Legal Statement The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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