Respiratory Therapist - Registry/Per Diem-Nights and Days

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform vital therapy functions for patients in need of respiratory support. The candidate will administer treatments, monitor patients, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. This part-time role offers on-site shifts and requires relevant certifications and licensure. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment focused on patient care.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

403B

PTO

Qualifications

• Administers various therapy treatments and maintains records for patients.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients of all ages.
• Participates in emergency (code) situations and ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Perform all modalities of respiratory therapy for patients with abnormal conditions.
• Monitor patients on mechanical ventilation and document their progress.
• Consult and advise physicians regarding therapy options and adjustments.

Skills

Therapeutic gases

Breathing exercises

Broncho-pulmonary drainage techniques

Patient monitoring

Education

IL Respiratory Therapist license

CRT or RRT Certification

CPR

ACLS

NRP preferred

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Registry/Per Diem---Nights and Days

Job Category: Rehab Services

Requisition Number: RESPI003534

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• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Humboldt Park Health
1044 N. Francisco
Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Humboldt Park Health
1044 N. Francisco
Chicago, IL 60622, USA

• Pay or shift range: $38 USD to $39 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
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 403B
• PTO

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