Respiratory Therapist - Fulltime Nights

Norwegian American Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Chicago is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to perform all modalities of respiratory therapy for patients across all age groups. The successful candidate will administer therapeutic treatments, monitor patients' conditions, and maintain accurate records as per established safety standards. This role requires relevant licensure and certifications, offering a competitive pay range aligned with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Requires IL Respiratory Therapist license.
• CRT or RRT certifications required.
• CPR and ACLS required; NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy procedures and maintains patient records.
• Administers medications as prescribed and monitors patients on mechanical ventilation.
• Participates in emergency situations and ongoing training programs.

Skills

Administration of therapy treatments

Patient monitoring

Diagnostic procedures

Education

IL Respiratory Therapist license

CRT or RRT Certification

CPR and ACLS certifications

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $35 USD to $45 USD
  
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Summary:

Performs all modalities of respiratory therapy, including manipulative diagnostic, therapeutic procedures, and maintains records for patients with abnormal respiratory conditions, all in accordance with established procedures.

Qualifications:

• Administers, in accordance with standardized methods and safety practices, various therapy treatments such as therapeutic gases; humidification and aerosol therapy; breathing systems for monitoring environmental controls; breathing exercises, broncho-pulmonary drainage techniques to patients of all ages (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Performs required diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using manual techniques or mechanical ventilators to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Administers medications, as prescribed by attending physician, appropriate for respiratory therapy treatment.
• Charts all medications and treatments given; notates patient’s reactions; maintains departmental patient’s records of diagnostic or therapy treatments, medications and schedules.
• Attends and participates in emergency (code) situations and participates in on-going in-service programs.
• Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation daily (ICU, NICU) changes, ventilation tubing per departmental protocol, consults with attending physicians regarding change in procedures, equipment, medications or therapeutic cases.
• Makes frequent rounds to monitor patients on oxygen therapy, documenting at least once per shift.
• Assists physicians/nurses with intubation, blood drawing, and other procedures, as needed.
• Transcribes physician orders to therapy forms; consults and advises physicians concerning available therapy modes.
• Checks records, supplies and stock daily; maintains clean/sterile equipment; checks working conditions or equipment to insure safe usage.
• May participate in the clinical instruction of new respiratory practitioners and respiratory students, as assigned.
• Participates in the Risk Management and Infection Control programs of the department and Hospital.

Qualifications:

• IL Respiratory Therapist license is required
• CRT or RRT Certification Required
• CPR and ACLS required. NRP preferred
• CRT or RRT certifications required

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