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Roseland Community Hospital Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Chicago, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11487142 General Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapists provide respiratory therapy treatments and interventions to patients in various settings, including critical care units, emergency departments, and general patient care areas.
*Assess and monitor patients\' respiratory status, including oxygen levels, breathing patterns, and lung function
*Administer medications and inhalation therapies as prescribed by physicians
*Perform diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis
*Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
*Educate patients and their families on respiratory care techniques and disease management
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records