Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU Registry

Silvercross; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital NICU Respiratory Therapist Registry position in New Lenox, IL. Requires Illinois license, CPR, NRP and Level 3 NICU experience; primarily night shifts with a 36-hour/6-week schedule.

You will assess, monitor and treat neonatal patients, manage ventilation, perform ABG analysis, educate families, and participate in quality improvements. Registry roles are not eligible for benefits; pay is $38/hour.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in Illinois.
• CPR and NRP certification required.
• Level 3 NICU experience required; NPS preferred or willing to obtain within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, treat, and care for neonatal patients requiring respiratory interventions.
• Advanced airway management including intubation and ventilation.
• Initiate and conduct therapies such as aerosol therapy and airway clearance.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and neonatal rapid response codes.
• Perform blood gas analysis and communicate care recommendations to the team.
• Document accurately in medical records and assist with patient billing.
• Provide clinical precepting and educate families; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

NICU experience

Respiratory therapy

Team communication

Education

License: Illinois Respiratory Therapist

CPR certification

NRP certification

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU Registry page is loaded## Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU Registrylocations: New Lenox, Illinoistime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0012516## Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We're known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve...and for each other. Come join us! It's the way *you*want to be treated.**Summary:**Assess, monitor, treat, and care for neonatal patients requiring respiratory interventions.* Provides advanced airway management, to include intubation.* Assume primary responsibility (select, assemble, monitor and manage) for respiratory care modalities including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, bubble cpap, and high frequency oscillator and jet ventilation.* Medication administration via nebulizer and intratracheally (surfactant administration) and medical gases (Nitric Oxide)* Initiate and conduct therapeutic treatments/procedures such as aerosol therapy, airway clearance, and secretion mobilization.* Attends and is an active team member for high-risk deliveries and neonatal rapid response codes,* Blood gas acquisition and analysis* Communicates with the care team by making recommendations based on patient's lung compliance, response, and laboratory/xray results; recommendations include initiation, escalation, de-escalation, and discontinuation* Documents work efficiently and accurately in the patient medical record and department records, and assures all patient billing is complete.* Provide clinical precepting of new team members or students, as needed.* Communicate with patient's families, providing education regarding respiratory care being provided and/or in preparation for discharge.* Participate in quality improvement projects.**Requirements**: Registered Respiratory Therapist. Licensed in the state of Illinois. CPR. NRP certification. Level 3 NICU experience required. NPS preferred or willing to obtain within 2 years of hire.**Registry position:** Registry positions are not eligible for benefits. Registry employees may participate in the Retirement Savings Plan.**Work Shift Details:**Registry, o Minimum of 36 hours per 6-week schedule, primarily night shifto Two non-day shifts or weekend shifts per schedule period; weekend shifts include Friday-day shift through Sunday-night shifto One summer & one winter holiday, as needed**Department:**RESPIRATORY CARE####### **Benefits for You**At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.**Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups** offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:· Medical, Dental and Vision plans· Life Insurance· Flexible Spending Account· Other voluntary benefit plans· PTO and Sick time· 401(k) plan with a match· Wellness program· Tuition Reimbursement**Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.** However,registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.The expected pay for this position is listed below:$38.00 - $38.00The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.