Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Part-Time (24 hours per week) - Nights

UChicago Medicine; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL. This full-time night-shift role services adult patients and offers opportunities for students in training programs.

The CRT will administer respiratory care therapies, evaluate cardiopulmonary status, and support NIV/ventilation protocols under supervision. Academic medical center environment emphasizes teamwork and patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program (2 years minimum).
• Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree required.
• CRT certification by NBRC is required.
• RRT credential NBRC within 180 days of hire.
• Illinois license as Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• NRP/PALS/ACLS as applicable to patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers oxygen/medical gas therapy per physician order or protocols; documents in EPIC.
• Delivers bronchodilator, steroid, mucolytic therapies and documents in EPIC; assesses patient response.
• Performs bronchopulmonary hygiene and airway care per physician order; documents in EPIC.
• Initiates and maintains NIV and invasive ventilation; assesses patient tolerance and adjusts care.
• Manages ventilators; conducts weaning assessments and checks; documents in EPIC.
• Performs ABG analysis and ensures quality control per guidelines; documents results.
• Provides patient transport using oxygen delivery systems and ventilators as needed.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Ventilator management

NIV & ventilation

ABG analysis

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) NBRC

IL Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Associate’s Degree or higher

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Nights shift for Ingalls Memorial Hospital at our campus in Harvey, IL. Note: Our open positions will be supporting the Adult patient populations. 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 (CRT)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 (CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapists, 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, EzPap 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 and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required.
• 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 in select areas 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 Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) from the NBRC within 180 days of hire
• Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.6 FTE)
• Shift: Night Shift 6:30pm-7:00am
• Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult)
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.