Part Time Respiratory Therapist 7:00pm-7:00am

Saint Anthony Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago invites applications for a Respiratory Therapist. The 5 FTE position is part-time with a 12-hour night shift 7:00pm-7:00am, rotating weekends. The role provides advanced respiratory care per order and standards.

You will perform ABG draws, ventilator care, airway management, PFT, and contribute to patient outcomes. The hospital offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits as part of its mission in the West/Southwest Chicago community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved AMA Respiratory Care program.
• Licensed by IDFPR in Illinois.
• NBRC certification.
• CPR, NPR, ACLS, PALS certifications required.
• 1–3 years clinical experience in respiratory care including ICU/ER.
• Blood Gas Lab skills; PFT experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory care for all ages, including ABG, gas therapy, PFT, and ventilator care.
• Airway assessment, intervention, documentation; participates in core measures and educates patients and families.
• Invasive/noninvasive airway pressure support; maintains and troubleshoots equipment.
• Blood gas sampling/analysis, QA, maintenance, charging and documentation.
• Responds to Code Blue/rapid response; monitors cardiopulmonary status and intervenes as needed.
• Cleans, sterilizes and prepares equipment; stocks supplies; follows infection control policies.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Critical care

Ventilator care

Patient assessment

Infection control

Team communication

Emergency response

Education

AMA Respiratory Care program graduate

Licensed by IDFPR

NBRC certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist

5 FTE Part-Time

7:00pm-7:00am 12 hr shift (3 days per pay period)

Rotating weekends

Compensation: $35.00-$45.00

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

About Us

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org.

Job Summary

Position Purpose: Provides basic and advanced respiratory care to patient(s) as prescribed by LIP according to departmental standards/protocols and practices as well as state and national guidelines established for the Respiratory Care Practioner (ISRC, AARC).

Essential Functions (list in order of importance including measures)

• Performs all aspects of routine and advanced Respiratory Care procedures for all age groups, including but not limited to arterial blood gas draws, medical gas therapy, bronchodilator therapy, chest physical therapy, breathing exercise instruction, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT), and ventilator care and management. 35%
• Performs all aspects of airway assessment/reassessment, intervention, documentation, and patient family education for patients requiring airway management. Notifies appropriate personnel related to expected outcomes/deviations. Participates in patient core measures which include but is not limited to the following diagnoses: asthma, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, obstructive airway diseases. Contributes to positive patient/staff and physician satisfaction as well as patient health outcomes. 20%
• Performs all aspects of invasive and noninvasive airway pressure support therapy. Is able to maintain and troubleshoot equipment. 15%
• Performs all aspects of blood gas sampling and analysis. Quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, and appropriate charging and documentation of blood gas analyzers. 15%
• Responds to all Code Blue and rapid response situations, cardiopulmonary monitoring, and EKG(s) cognizant of any adverse reactions and intervene appropriately. Intervenes appropriately in an emergency situation(s) according to hospital/department policies. 5%
• Cleans, sterilizes, and prepares non-disposable equipment. Follows all infection control policies. Stocks emergency/departmental supplies, gases and equipment. 5%

Marginal Functions (list in order of importance)

• Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by Saint Anthony Hospital and the respective departments while adhering to the Hospital’s confidentiality norms and standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of Saint Anthony Hospital in all interactions with others.
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and maintaining established hospital and departmental objectives, policies/procedures including general sanitation, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in performance activities including problem identification, data collection, solution selection, implementation and evaluation. Also assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies as appropriate.
• Participates in staff meetings and other services, meetings or committees as required.
• Act as departmental resource person, assists new staff in departmental orientation, and participates in continuing education while maintaining appropriate certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved AMA program for Respiratory Care
• Licensed by the IDFPR
• Certified by NBRC
• CPR, NPR, ACLS, PALS certifications required
• 1-3 years clinical experience in all aspects of respiratory care, ICU, nursery, general floors, pediatrics and ER
• Blood Gas Lab skills required. PFT experience is helpful.
• Able to work in a diversified cultural environment
• Good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights

• Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the families on the West Side and Southwest Side of Chicago.
• Saint Anthony Hospital has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
• Saint Anthony Hospital offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program for employees and their families.
• Saint Anthony Hospital employs and teaches some of the city’s brightest, most innovative resident physicians and medical students.

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer-matching Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Bereavement Leave/Short-Term Disability/Basic & Supplemental Long-Term Disability
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Business Traveler’s Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance/Legal Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement/Adoption Assistance
• Qualifying for Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program