Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Pediatrics

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Oak Lawn (IL); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual bonus opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, and pediatric support services. This full-time role offers a 36-hour week with 3rd shift (7pm–7am) and rotating weekends/holidays, plus a strong orientation and growth pathway.

The position emphasizes evidence-based respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients, with collaboration across teams and a focus on patient safety and education.

Formación

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with at least an associate degree.
• Active RCP license in the state where practicing.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsabilidades

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care per standards and policies.
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and assist with procedures.
• Educate patients and families about therapies and self-care.
• Collaborate with physicians and other departments to optimize patient care.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Associate degree in respiratory care

Descripción del empleo

Department

36401 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services: ACH

Department

36401 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services: ACH

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available***
• Loan Forgiveness & Tuition Reimbursement– Up to 20K each**

Grow Your Career, Earn More:

Through our Clinical Ladder Program, eligible Respiratory Therapists can advance their careers and earn up to $6,000 in additional yearly bonus opportunities.

Location

Advocate Children's Hospital - 4440 W. 95th St, Oak Lawn

Schedule

Full-time | 36 hrs/week | 3rd Shift (7p-7am) | Every other weekend & holiday rotation

Advocate Children’s Hospital (ACH) -Oak Lawn is seeking talented, motivated respiratory therapists with a passion for the smallest of patients. New team members receive a robust orientation and build the skillset to work in the Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Cardiac ICU, Pediatric General Floors, and Pediatric Emergency Department. The pediatric respiratory care department works solely with the neonatal/pediatric population and offers competitive professional and educational growth opportunities.

Summary

Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care The Respiratory therapist administers respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practices, clinical decision making, and skilled communication, the therapist compassionately leads efforts to creates the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum, under the guidance of a licensed respiratory therapist in designated areas per site discretion

Major Responsibilities

• Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes. Can identify and address the special needs of patient population specific to department services.
• Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues. Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility.
• Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols as prescribed.
• Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment. Troubleshoots equipment as necessary and identifies the need for service and/or repair.
• Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
• Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients.
• Under physician direction, the respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to policies and procedures for a variety of different service areas, perform tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and maintain performance standards and organizational behaviors.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Provides clear, concise, timely, and accurate patient handoff.
• Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• See Education/Certification Addendum for any additional site-specific requirements.

Education Required

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use.
• Proficient computer skills, use of e-mail and electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians. Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally.
• Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances.
• Must be able to lift 20 lb from waist to overhead.
• Must be able to push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances.
• Must demonstrate stand-pivot transfer from bed to chair.
• Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person.
• Must utilize safe body mechanics at all times.

This job description indicates the general nature and level