Respiratory Therapist, CRT Full-TIme Nights

University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, IL is hiring a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a full-time night position in the Respiratory Care Services department. The role focuses on adult patient care, with opportunities for students currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.

Join a leading academic medical center dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care at our Hyde Park campus. The CRT administers therapies, assesses patients, and collaborates with physicians and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program (at least two years).
• Diploma or Certificate of Completion and an Associate's Degree.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board for Respiratory.

Responsibilities

• Administers oxygen/medical gas therapies and documents in EPIC.
• Delivers bronchodilators, steroids, mucolytics per protocols and records in EPIC.
• Performs airway care, suctioning, and clearance techniques per policy.
• Manages NIV devices (BIPAP/CPAP) and adjusts for patient comfort.
• Oversees ventilator management and conducts spontaneous breathing trials.
• Performs ABG analysis and ensures quality control per guidelines.
• Assists patient transport with appropriate oxygen delivery systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Patient assessment

Education

Associate's Degree

Diploma or Certificate of Completion

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist Full-TIme Nights

20,000 Dollar Sign-On Bonus!

We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Day shift for the University of Chicago Medicine at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open position will be supporting the adult patient population. We also have Student opportunities available for individuals currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.

Join one of the nation's most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist with our Respiratory Care Services department. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained CRTs, advanced technology and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.

Job Summary:

In this role, the (CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.)
• Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery therapy (bronchodilators, steroid therapy, mucolytics, etc.) as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately; in real-time fashion. Properly assesses the patient during administration of such modalities.
• Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.
• Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment & patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance'.
• Initiates, maintains, and checks status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record.
• Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record.
• Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines.
• Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration)
• Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate's Degree from an accredited academic body.
• Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board for Respiratory