Respiratory Care Practitioner - Urbana - Carle Health

Description

OverviewThis position provides respiratory therapy care for patients throughout the hospital.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential to join our patient‑centered clinical team.

In this role, you will provide high‑quality respiratory care to patients across various age groups and acuity levels, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes.

A supportive, mission‑driven team focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

QualificationsEducation Level Field of StudyAssociate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Or Certificate of Completion Respiratory TherapyEducation Note:
in a CoARC or CoARTE approved Respiratory Care ProgramLicenses/CertificationsLicensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) And Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA) And Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) And Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 1 YearTests Performed:
Performs only those CLIA tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities


Lab Procedures:

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.


Quality Control:
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed


Corrective Action Policies:

Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications Problem Identification:

Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the technical consultant, clinical consultant or directorWork Experience Length of ExperienceRespiratory therapy 1+ yearsSpecialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements Required English SkillsBasic reading skillsBasic writing skillsBasic oral skillsCommunication SkillsAbility to respond appropriately to customer/co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of peopleMaintain confidential informationAbility to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal informationAbility to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanorComputer SkillsBasic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser.

Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new

Functions PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.Interprets and executes physician ordersDemonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's needDemonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needsDemonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosagesPerforms patient educationPerforms all duties in an efficient and timely mannerNotifies leader of respiratory care, supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issuesDocuments all medication and patient care errorsUses protective equipment appropriatelyPerforms intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assignedPractices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safetyRemains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lightsFollows good hand washing and infection control procedures between patients and proceduresPerforms testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.

Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.

Responds to all pages and requests in a timely mannerResponds to emergency situations and codes immediatelyRemains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situationsEnsures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety GoalsPerforms patient bedside lab testing (ABGs) and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

PERFORMS VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCEMaintains knowledgeable of all modes of ventilation and a weaning modalityResponds promptly to urgent needsUses protective equipment appropriatelyParticipates in patient rounds with physiciansPerforms ventilator checks every 4 hours and PRNSets appropriate ventilator alarms within recommended parametersEducates students and other health professionals about ventilator functionsDocuments ventilator settings and patient information accuratelyActs as patient advocatePractices appropriate patient assessment skills to evaluate patient needsContacts physicians to improve patient careContacts physicians concerning ventilator settingsCollaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issuesSets-up, verifies proper function, operates, and monitors ventilators, BIPAP and CPAPMAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRYCompletes documentation of all therapy, ventilator, and oxygenCompletes documentation on all internal formsDocuments complete and accurate charge entry dailyMaintains current credentialsASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS/HER ONGOING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTLearns the functions of all new equipmentLearns new proceduresMaintains knowledgeable of departmental policies and proceduresCompletes all mandatory education within the stated time frameAttends educational offerings to validate skillsMaintains current knowledge of all equipmentMaintains current licenseAbout UsFind it here.

The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses.

Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.

The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

| This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health.

The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.