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CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RCP
Date: 10/27/2009
Location: Oak Lawn, IL
Facility:CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER
CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RCP - 28564 		Apply Now
1. Strong interpersonal, clinical, problem solving, team building and communication skills.
2. Must work well under stressful situations.
1. Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care.
1. CRT.
2. Current BLS. 3. Licensed RCP in Illinois.

Job Description:

The licensed CRT is responsible to administer basic and advance cardiopulmonary treatment to patients in all areas of the hospital. Services include: bronchial hygiene, positive pressure ventilation, airway clearance and maintenance, life support ventilation, blood gas analysis and acquisition, pulmonary function screening, incentive breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, aerosol/humidity therapy, prescription medication delivery, pulse oximetry, spontaneous pulmonary mechanics, emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and patient assessment. The licensed CRT must be able to adapt to the rules and regulations of different service areas, perform special duties as required by assignment and maintain standards of performance for each area assigned.
Accountabilities:
1. Certified Respiratory Therapist/Patient Relationship: Performs patient assessment to ensure appropriate and effective measures are performed.
2. Assuring/Improving Quality: Maintain quality, effectiveness of care.
3. Patient/Staff Education/Orientation: Demonstrates a commitment to learning needs of patients and staff. 25 %
4. Demonstrates the use of standard Respiratory practices as a model of care
5. Leadership/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines. Acts as a member of the patient care team. Demonstrates professional behaviors and is committed to self development.
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