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At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees.

As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services.

$25.71/hr minimum - $43.07/hr maximum (range increases based on education, experience and certifications)

Responsible for providing respiratory care services.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient outcomes making changes in plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides explanation/instructions to patients and/or responsible persons and ensures understanding with regard to respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures and discharge.
• Accepts Reassignment to other units when necessary.
• Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and is a role model for clinical practice.
• Performs preceptor duties for staff and students.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care.
• Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician keeping in communication with medical and nursing staff.

Education

• Associate’s degree from Respiratory accredited program

Licenses and Certification

• RRT
• RCP with State of Illinois
• BLS
• NRP-MHC required within 90 days of hire