Respiratory Therapist, RRT Pediatrics

University of Chicago Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join their Pediatric Team. In this vital role, you will administer respiratory care treatments and procedures, ensuring the highest standards of patient care for pediatric populations. The position offers a supportive environment where teamwork and professional growth are encouraged. With a focus on individualized patient care, you will play a key role in enhancing the lives of children and their families. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification essential.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care treatments and protocols for pediatric patients.
• Maintains and initiates non-invasive and invasive ventilation as needed.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Documentation skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Basic Life Support

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Diploma or Certificate of Completion

Associate’s Degree

Tools

EPIC electronic medical record

Arterial Blood Gas analyzers

Job description

Job Description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement

We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Day shift for the University of Chicago Medicine with the Pediatrics Team at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open positions will be supporting the Pediatric 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 on the Pediatrics Team. 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.

Required Qualifications

1. Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration)
2. Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree from an accredited academic body.
3. Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
4. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care
5. Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
6. Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association)
7. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served

Position Details

1. Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE)
2. Shift: Day Shift 6:30am-7:00pm
3. Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult)
4. 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.

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.

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