Carle Health
OverviewSTUDENT POSITION - MUST BE ENROLLED IN A RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM. As a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, educating staff and patients in all aspects of respiratory therapy & ECG, respiratory staff orientation and other duties as requested by Manager of Respiratory Care. QualificationsLicense/Certifications: BLS within 30 days of hireEducation: Other Knowledge/Skills: ResponsibilitiesPERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY, NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY, 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, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issuesDocuments all patient care errorsInforms nurses or other care givers when appropriate on patient care issuesUses protective equipment appropriatelyPractices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safetyRemains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lightsAlways washes hands 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.Performs oxygen rounds and oxygen tank rounds as assigned.Responds to all pages and requests in a timely mannerPerforms home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen and/or nebulizerResponds 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 GoalsPRIORITIZES PATIENT CARE BASED ON ACUITY AND USES TIME, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES PRODUCTIVELYAnswers pages and new orders in a timely mannerResponds promptly to urgent needsUtilizes free time constructivelyUses slow time to improve unit and department appearanceUses slow time to stock areas and clean equipmentAssists other healthcare workersUses free time to participate in department projectsCompletes work within assigned shiftDemonstrates ability to organize and prioritize workRemains flexible to changing work loadResponds to delegation by charge personnelAdheres to treatment scheduleCompletes activities while conserving resourcesMAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRYCompletes documentation of all therapy and oxygenCompletes documentation on all internal formsDocuments complete and accurate charge entry dailyDocuments complete and accurate information on all ECGsCompletes accurate documentation on all diagnostic testsLearns the functions of new equipment as appropriateLearns new procedures as appropriateCompletes all mandatory education within the stated timeframeAttends educational offerings to validate skills About UsFind it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. 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. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and BenefitsThe compensation range for this position is $20.14per hour - $32.63per hour. 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. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.