Registered Respiratory Therapist I

adventhealth; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 35,335 - 71,635; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in La Grange, IL invites a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our night-shift team. This role supports patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations, documents procedures, ensures safety, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to optimize therapy delivery.

Requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, BLS CPR certification, and RRT credentials (state or NBRC). 1+ year critical care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science required.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• 1+ year of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.
• Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations.
• Interprets evaluations and test results to determine treatment plans with the team.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies providing CPR per AHA guidelines.
• Performs respiratory therapies and selects delivery method per protocol.
• Obtains and analyzes arterial blood gases and reports findings.
• Maintains airway management including ventilators per policy.
• Assesses patients to optimize efficacy and efficiency of therapy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifespan patient care

Critical care (preferred)

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Field of Study: Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

City:

LA GRANGE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60525

Job Description:

*PRN as needed

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.
• Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.
• Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed.
• Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
• Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls as needed.
• Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, and airway suctioning. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.
• Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and confers with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations per hospital needs. [Required]

Education:

• Associate [Required]

Field of Study:

• in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience:

• 1+ critical care experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] OR NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements -(Please click the link below to view work requirements) https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$25.65 - $52.00

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.