Respiratory Therapist

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth as a Respiratory Therapist means contributing to patient care in a supportive environment. As part of a dynamic team, you will provide vital respiratory care services, ensuring patient comfort and education while adhering to best practices in health. This position values your unique experiences and fosters personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider credentialed from AHA needed before hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC needed before hire.
• Hospital respiratory therapy experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and develops patient care plans for respiratory insufficiencies.
• Implements advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Educates patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response

Education and Patient Support

Education

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Tools

Respiratory Care Equipment

Job description

Job Description - Respiratory Therapist (25008745)

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (

Job Number:

25008745 )

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 thattogetherwe are even better.

Schedule: PRN nights 7p-7a; Rotating weekends and holidays

Location: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks Hospital, 701 Winthrop Ave, Glendale Heights, IL

The role you’ll contribute:

Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.

• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.

• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.

• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.

• Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

• Hospital respiratory therapy experience strongly preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• ACLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

• ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) from NBRC preferred.

• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Job

Job

: Respiratory Services

Organization

Organization

: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes