Respiratory Therapist (RRT), PRN Evenings

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

Job summary

Join a world-class academic healthcare system as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Harvey, Illinois. This role involves assessing and implementing respiratory care procedures for patients, working closely with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care. You will have the opportunity to mentor others and utilize your skills in a supportive environment. With a focus on patient relationships and care quality, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and eager to contribute to a leading institution, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Must achieve RRT credential within 6 months of hire.
• Competent in blood gas punctures and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures for patients of all ages.
• Maintain departmental productivity and patient care standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Care Procedures

Blood Gas Interpretation

Communication Skills

Education

Completion of an AMA approved RRT program

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Monitoring Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT), PRN Evenings

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 assess, implement, and perform respiratory care procedures for our patients.

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 from neonatal through adult as specified by respiratory care policy and procedures. They will serve as a resource, preceptor, and mentor for other healthcare professionals and demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide respiratory care procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains departmental productivity and efficient operation of the department per established standards.
• Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of patient assignments 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 a one-on-one relationship with the patient during the 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 the patient and inform the physician when indicated.
• Notifies nurse or physician of any adverse reactions.
• Instructs patients 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 Certified 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: Registry (0.01 FTE)
• Shift: Evening
• Unit/Department: Respiratory
• CBA Code: Non-Union