· Full Time

    Respiratory Therapist

    Posted 1 day ago
    rock island, illinois, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and caring for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. Duties include providing respiratory care per physician orders, developing patient care plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining good customer relations, and instructing patients and caretakers on therapy methods.

    Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

    Job Description:

    • Evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.
    • Provide respiratory care to patients per physician orders and established policies and procedures.
    • Participate in the development and/or implementation of patient care plans.
    • Assure compliance with federal, state, and local technical and professional regulations and accepted practice guidelines.
    • Maintain and promote good customer relations; communicate with management, coworkers, facility staff, patients, patients' family members, and other caretakers in a professional manner.
    • Provide instruction to patients and other caretakers in the methods and objectives of therapy.
    • Prepare and update patient records accurately and legibly.

    Requirements:

    • Respiratory Therapist credential by the NBRC, and CPR certification required.
    • Eighteen months of respiratory care experience preferred, ideally in a critical care setting.

    Benefits:

    • Weekly pay and direct deposit
    • Full coverage of all credentialing fees
    • Private housing or housing allowance
    • Group Health insurance for you and your family
    • Company-paid life and disability insurance
    • Travel reimbursement
    • 401(k) matching
    • Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

    About the Agency:

    MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and