Pediatric RRT – Nights | $20K Sign-On

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Pediatric team on a full-time night shift. The role includes administering therapies, managing NIV and mechanical ventilation, ABG analysis, and patient transport within the facility.

Qualifications include an accredited Respiratory Care Program, IL license, RRT registration, and BLS; PALS/ACLS preferred. A $20,000 sign-on bonus and increased rates are offered for this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; documents procedures into the EPIC EMR.
• Administers neb/MDI bronchodilator and other medication therapies; documents in EPIC in real-time.
• Performs bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, and airway care; documents per hospital policy.
• Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures and adjusts for patient comfort.
• Manages mechanical ventilation and conducts weaning per protocols; documents in EPIC.
• Ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring; document parameters.
• Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis and quality control on analyzers.
• Provides patient transport within the facility using respiratory support equipment.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Verbal communication

Education

Accredited respiratory care program (2+ years)

Diploma/Certificate + Associate’s degree

Job description

University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Pediatric team on a full-time night shift. The role includes administering therapies, managing NIV and mechanical ventilation, ABG analysis, and patient transport within the facility.

Qualifications include an accredited Respiratory Care Program, IL license, RRT registration, and BLS; PALS/ACLS preferred. A $20,000 sign-on bonus and increased rates are offered for this role.