Respiratory Therapist

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange; Western Springs (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off from day one

403-B retirement plan

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in La Grange, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts (7:00 pm–7:30 am) with rotating weekends. Starting rate is $35 per hour, and a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available.

The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe patient care, and delivering respiratory therapies as part of the hospital’s care plan. Relevant NBRC credentials, BLS, and an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.
• NBRC credential required or preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and RRT certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to assist with patient flow.
• Interprets evaluations and test results to determine treatment plans per protocol.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies with CPR per American Heart Association guidelines.
• Operates and monitors ventilators and airway therapies per policy.
• Assesses arterial blood gases and reports findings for quality control.

Skills

Critical care

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

CPR

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

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.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

City:

LA GRANGE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60525

Job Description:

**Sign on Bonus Available for up to $20,000

**Full-Time Nights - 7 pm to 7:30 am - Rotating Weekends

**Starting rate: $35 an hour

• 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]

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements
• NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility
• All States: require NBRC for new hires and incumbents.
• Florida Exception: legacy incumbents may continue working and may transer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

• Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$28.49 - $52.99

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