Respiratory Therapist

Saint Anthony Hospital; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision Plans

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver comprehensive respiratory support under LIP direction, following department standards and national guidelines.

The role covers arterial blood gas sampling, therapy administration, and patient education across age groups. A full-time night shift (7:00pm–7:00am) with rotating weekends, is offered with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory care procedures for all age groups (ABG, gas therapy, bronchodilators, PFT, ventilator care).
• Conducts airway assessment, documentation, education; participates in core measures (asthma, COPD, CHF, pneumonia).
• Manages invasive/noninvasive airway support, maintains equipment, documents analyses.
• Responds to Code Blue/rapid response and monitors cardiopulmonary status; intervenes per policy.
• Cleans, sterilizes, stocks, and adheres to infection control policies.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Diversity sensitivity

Blood Gas Lab skills

Clinical experience (1-3 years)

Ausbildung

AMA-approved Respiratory Care program

IDFPR licensure

NBRC certification

Jobbeschreibung

Compensation: $38.00-$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.

Full-Time

7:00pm-7:00am 12 hr shift

Rotating weekends

Compensation: $38.00-$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. Intervens 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

• 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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Saint Anthony Hospital is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.