Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Neonatal Transport

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Health savings account

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. The role covers adult and pediatric/neonatal care, ventilator management, and delivery of respiratory therapies on general and special care floors and ICU units.

You will assess patients, apply CPAP/BiPAP, perform bedside spirometry, provide family education, and participate in rounds and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist with appropriate credential.
• Current BLS CPR certification prior to start date.
• ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications required before start date.
• Ability to provide respiratory care on general and special care units.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, and weans mechanical ventilation and manages airways.
• Transports patients within RUMC.
• Administers bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies and gas administration.
• Assesses patients before and after therapy and recommends changes.
• Applies CPAP and BiPAP and monitors patient response.
• Documents in patient records and department systems.
• Assesses oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status; provides respiratory care interventions.
• Performs bedside spirometry and assesses pulmonary function.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Transports between RUMC and other hospitals on the Neonatal transport team.
• Attends high risk deliveries and provides respiratory support.
• Engages in CQI/QA initiatives and rounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license

BLS Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification

ACLS (Adult)

PALS (Neo/Peds)

NRP (Neo/Peds)

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. The role covers adult and pediatric/neonatal care, ventilator management, and delivery of respiratory therapies on general and special care floors and ICU units.

You will assess patients, apply CPAP/BiPAP, perform bedside spirometry, provide family education, and participate in rounds and quality improvement initiatives.