Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Full-Time, Nights

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial; Harvey (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic health system as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial. In this full-time night role, contribute to patient care and collaborate with healthcare professionals, while enjoying generous sign-on bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have recent RRT certification and a passion for patient-centered care.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus of $20,000

Weekend Requirements of only every Third Weekend

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved RRT program.
• Must achieve Registered Respiratory Therapist credential within 6 months of hire.
• Strong communication and coordination skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures for patients of all age groups.
• Maintain efficient operation of the respiratory care department.
• Educate patients and families on care procedures.

Skills

Coordination

Respiratory care procedures

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

AMA approved RRT program

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Full-Time, Nights

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Base pay range

$41.00/hr - $54.00/hr

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at our Harvey, Illinois location. In this role, you will work with physicians/nursing to access, implement, and perform respiratory care procedures for our patients.

NEW $20,000 Sign On Bonus (Full-Time Positions only) and Weekend Requirements of only every Third Weekend!

Under the direction of the Director and/or Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the coordination of and performing direct respiratory care for patients, utilizing concepts of respiratory care practices for all patient age groups of neonatal through adult as specified by respiratory care policy and procedures. They will serve as a resource, preceptor, and mentor for other health care professionals. They will demonstrate skills and the knowledge necessary to provide respiratory care procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains departmental productivity and efficient operation of the department per established standards.
• Exhibits timely, satisfactorily completion of patient assignment with minimal assistance.
• Incurs no overtime unless requested and approved by lead therapist.
• Explains procedures and protocols of the therapy to the patient and family members.
• Maintains one on one relationship with patient during course of care.
• Follows proper identification procedures prior to giving care.
• Reads prescriptions prepared by physicians to determine indications for treatment.
• Able to determine the most appropriate modality of respiratory care for patient and inform physician when indicated.
• Notifies nurse or physician of any adverse reaction.
• Instructs patient in proper breathing techniques.
• Maintains information in the patients' chart and department records at all times.
• Competent in radial and capillary blood gas punctures and proficient in blood gas interpretation.
• Utilizes all monitoring and diagnostic equipment by following established procedures.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved RRT program
• Basic Life Support Certification through The American Heart Association
• Must achieve Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from The National Board for Respiratory Care within 6 months of hire
• Copy of academic diploma or transcript
• Therapist must have NBRC RRT credentials to be trained for critical care
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professionally minded, ambitious to advance in profession, tact and courtesy essential
  
  

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9 FTE)
• Shift: Nights (New Weekend Requirements of only every third Weekend!)
• Unit/Department: Respiratory
• CBA Code: Non-Union
  
  

Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital'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.

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities .

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’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.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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