Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi As a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, managing the processes involved in performing respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration and airway management Qualifications Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Certificate of Completion: Respiratory Therapy; Associate‘s Degree: Respiratory Therapy, Work Experience: Respiratory therapy Responsibilities PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY, NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY, AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Maintains knowledgeable of all modes of ventilation and a weaning modalities Responds promptly to urgent needs Uses protective equipment appropriately Participates in patient rounds with physicians if assigned Performs ventilator checks every 2 hours and PRN Sets appropriate ventilator alarms within recommended parameters Educates students and other health professionals about ventilator functions Documents ventilator settings and patient information accurately Acts as patient advocate Practices appropriate patient assessment skills to evaluate patient needs Contacts physicians to improve patient care Contacts physicians concerning ventilator settings Collaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues Sets-up, verifies proper function, operates, and monitors ventilators, BIPAP and CPAP MAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY .