Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Full-Time Days

About the position

We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Day shift for the University of Chicago Medicine at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open positions will be supporting the Pediatric patient populations. We also have Student opportunities available for individuals currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program. Join one of the nation's most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with our Respiratory Care Services department on the Pediatrics Team. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.
• Administers intermittent or Continuous Medication delivery therapy as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately; in real-time fashion.
• Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols.
• Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such.
• Initiates, maintains, and checks status of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols.
• Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters.
• Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice.
• Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration)
• Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate's Degree from an accredited academic body.
• Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care
• Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association)

Nice-to-haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
• PALS Certification
• ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign On Bonus
• New Market Rates
• Tuition Reimbursement