Respiratory Therapist, RRT

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department on a Full-Time Night shift at our Hyde Park campus in Chicago, IL. This team cares for adult patients with a focus on high-quality respiratory care using the latest protocols and technology.

The role involves administering therapy, managing ventilation settings, ABG analysis, and collaborating with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program (2+ years)
• RRT credential required by NBRC
• Illinois license as Respiratory Care Practitioner
• BLS healthcare provider certification
• NRP/PALS/ACLS preferred depending on patient care area

Responsibilities

• Administers oxygen and medical gas therapy as prescribed and documents in EPIC.
• Delivers aerosolized medications and monitors patient response per protocol.
• Performs bronchopulmonary hygiene and airway care procedures with accurate documentation.
• Initiates NIV and mechanical ventilation and assesses patient tolerance and progression.
• Monitors hemodynamics and conducts ABG analysis per guidelines and QA procedures.
• Provides patient transport within the facility when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree or Diploma in Respiratory Care

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Illinois license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist Full-Time Nights

20,000 Dollar Sign-On Bonus

We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Night shift for the University of Chicago Medicine at ou main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, 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 (RRT) 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 (RRT) Registered 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 (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician for the pediatric department. 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 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 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)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care
• 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 (0.9 FTE)

Shift: Day Shift 6:30pm-7:00am

Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult)

CBA Code: Non-Union