Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability

Basic life insurance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chicago seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide critical care services, perform respiratory therapy, and collaborate with healthcare staff. Candidates should hold a valid Illinois license and relevant certifications. Experience and skills in patient care are required. The position offers health benefits after 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Two years of respiratory care experience preferred.
• CPR certification is required.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy treatments.
• Assist physicians and nursing in developing respiratory care plans.
• Acts as a resource to patients and hospital personnel.
• Evaluate, initiate, monitor, and discontinue appropriate gas aerosol therapy.
• Provide support during intubation and resuscitation.

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

Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Position:REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - CRITICAL CARE

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id:668

# of Openings:0

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!

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, extubations, 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.
• Reportsmalfunctions, damage, or deviationsof 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.

Hours: 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

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
• 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 is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!