Facility:
CGH Medical Center

URL:
www.cghmc.com/careers

Email:
[email protected]

Respiratory Therapy Positions

Full-Time
(36 hours/week, both 7a and 7p positions available)

POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides respiratory care to a broad patient population to include both outpatient and inpatient services under the direction of a physician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs patient therapy assessments.

• Performs respiratory therapy modalities as ordered by the physician.

• Performs Pulmonary Function Tests.

• Assists physician with Bronchoscopy procedures.

• Manages invasive and noninvasive ventilation.

• Responsible for drawing Arterial Blood Gases (ABG’s).

• Performs integral role as a member of the Code Blue and Rapid Response Teams.

• Provides guidance to Respiratory Care Aides/Students.

• Provides education to patients and family.

• Participates and provides community education as necessary.

• Cleans and maintains respiratory equipment and supplies as necessary.

• Performs artificial airway maintenance.

• Performs Pulmonary Rehabilitation as ordered by the physician.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess an Illinois License within 90 days of hire.

• CRT or RRT Preferred.

• Basic computer literacy - use of computer and computer software applications strongly preferred.

• BLS required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.

• ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification required as applicable to areas of responsibility within one year.

Apply at www.cghmc.com/careers

CGH Medical Center
Sterling, IL 61081