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* RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PRN JOB DESCRIPTION: Using the cognitive skills of application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation the team respiratory therapist is responsible for conducting discipline specific assessment and providing appropriate treatments/services to patients in accordance with established standards of practice and performance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES REQUIRED BUT NOT LIMITED TO: * Under general supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Manager, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy primarily to critical care patients in the SCU * Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures to SCU and General Practive Units patients including both respiratory and cardiac testing. * Maintains clinical expertise for departmental assignments at various business units throughout MMH as assigned. * Communicates effectively with patient, co-workers, physicians and other system employees as needed regarding patient care needs. * Performs daily QC checks and conducts preventative maintenance on department equipment. * Adequately documents all aspects of patient care. Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information * Keep knowledge and skills current via education activities, in-services and other training. * Perform related duties as needed including assisting others with their work. * Must demonstrate initiative and ownership in performance of duties and be self starter. * Function well under stressful conditions involving other departments, workload, etc. * Adapt to changing work assignments and comfortable serving diverse community. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Education: Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program. Registration or Certification with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current Illinois license for RCP. EXPERIENCE: * Prefer 1 year as a Respiratory Therapist. SHIFT: * Varied shift. MMH is an equal opportunity employer