BJC HealthCare
Location
Alton, Illinois
The Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and the implementation of respiratory treatments. They also collaborate with the healthcare team to provide education to patients and families while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Candidates must hold an Associate degree or have completed a CoARC accredited program in Respiratory Therapy. A valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license and RRT certification are required for this position.
Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more. The Respiratory Therapy department consists of certified and registered therapist that treat disease of the pulmonary system of the human body.
Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team. Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.
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