Lead Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Chicago seeks a Lead Respiratory Therapist for critical care settings. This role requires a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Illinois and involves administering respiratory treatments, collaborating with medical professionals, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The candidate should possess relevant certifications and experience in respiratory care. Join us to provide top-level care in a rewarding environment, offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Illinois with experience in respiratory care.
• Two years of respiratory care experience preferred.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments.
• Assist in developing respiratory care plans.
• Evaluate and initiate gas aerosol therapy.

Skills

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Illinois

Registered Respiratory Therapist, NBRC credential

Knowledge of patient's growth and development needs

Ability to quickly recognize changes in condition

Ability to relate well to patients

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

CPR certification

Job description

Lead Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

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Insight Health Systems provided pay range

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

WE ARE INSIGHT

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world‑class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

General Summary

Under the direct supervision of the shift supervisor, coordinator, or charge therapist, the respiratory therapist registered provides respiratory care therapeutics and emergency resuscitation services. Critical care and routine respiratory procedures are administered. The therapist serves as a resource for physicians, nurses, and ancillary hospital staff.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy treatments.
• Assist physicians and nursing in the development of respiratory care plans.
• Assesses patients for home respiratory care.
• Acts as a resource to patients and hospital personnel.
• Evaluate, initiate, monitor, and discontinue appropriate gas aerosol therapy, periodic therapy/treatments, invasive, non‑invasive monitoring procedures, and ventilator management procedures, and provide recommendations following department policies and procedures.
• Provide support and expertise during intubation, extubating, and resuscitation.
• Assure equipment's operational status.
• Evaluate, initiate, monitor, and discontinue non‑routine testing (i.e., sleep apnea test, CO2 monitoring, etc.).
• Perform shunt studies, pulmonary function screenings, and dead space/ventilation measurements.
• Checks and assures readiness of emergency carts.
• Maintains competency in basic dysrhythmia.
• Generate reports as directed by Respiratory Care Management.
• Notify supervisor/coordinator or charge therapist of any deviation from documented procedures.
• Assist in stocking and maintaining disposable supplies.
• Assist with inventory for damage, expired dates, or breaks in sterility.
• Maintains inventory and rental paperwork.
• Documents equipment decontamination.
• Reports malfunctions, damage, or deviations of equipment.
• Notifies direct supervision of hazardous situations with supplies and equipment.
• Collaborates with peers and staff to identify any safety issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Illinois
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, NBRC credential
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technician, NRBC credential preferred
• Two years of respiratory care experience preferred.
• CPR certification is required.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification preferred
• Knowledge of patient's growth and development needs
• Ability to quickly recognize changes in condition and needs of patients
• Ability to relate well to patients

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month.
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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