Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Pediatrics Full-Time Days

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the Pediatrics Team. This full-time position involves administering respiratory care and managing ventilation therapies for pediatric patients, ensuring quality care and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program (minimum two years).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care treatments and manage ventilation therapies.
• Perform bronchopulmonary hygiene and airway clearance techniques.
• Document procedures accurately in EPIC.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

Diploma or Certificate of Completion

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 at the University of Chicago Medicine with the Pediatrics Team on our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open positions support Pediatric patient populations. We also offer Student opportunities for individuals currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in our Respiratory Care Services department on the Pediatrics Team. Our department is dedicated to providing quality, individualized care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients using highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology, and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment that respects opinions, rewards decision-making, and encourages teamwork. We support our staff in achieving their career goals, which benefits our patients and the university as a whole.

Job Summary

This role involves administering respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under supervision for pediatric patients. Responsibilities include patient assessment, implementing care protocols, and managing ventilation therapies, both emergent and non-emergent.

Essential Job Functions

1. Administer supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy as prescribed or via departmental protocols; document procedures accurately in EPIC.
2. Administer medication delivery therapies (nebulizers, MDI, etc.) as prescribed; document procedures in EPIC and assess patients during administration.
3. Perform bronchopulmonary hygiene, airway care, and airway clearance techniques; document procedures in EPIC.
4. Manage non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow); assess patient tolerance and document appropriately.
5. Manage mechanical ventilation, including weaning plans; document in EPIC.
6. Provide ventilator management and monitor patient parameters; document accurately and timely.
7. Perform Arterial Blood Gas analysis, troubleshoot analyzers, and report results promptly.
8. Transport patients within the facility using appropriate oxygen and ventilator support.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program (minimum two years)
• Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Illinois
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), PALS, or ACLS certification preferred, depending on patient care area

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE)
• Shift: Day Shift 6:30am-7:00pm
• Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Pediatrics)
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement; proof required. Pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required.