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AdventHealth

Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Function Tech

AdventHealth, Hinsdale, Illinois, United States, 60522

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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that

together

we are even better.

Schedule:

Full-Time 36 hours/week, Days 7a-7p, Rotating weekends and holidays

Location:

120 North Oak Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

The role you'll contribute:

The Respiratory Therapist I (entry level practitioner) performs all necessary routine respiratory care procedures associated with acute or critically ill neonatal, pediatric, or adult patient populations and is able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. He/she initiates and maintains appropriate therapy, including life support technique and equipment. Provides, preventable, supportive, and corrective interventions related to the cardio-pulmonary system in assigned patient care areas in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations and standards. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients, and families of all ages. Minimum competency in all applicable clinical skills must be demonstrated and maintained. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Adheres to AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

The value you'll bring to the team:

Perform all pulmonary function duties, including management of all outpatient procedures, ABG's, and 6-minute walks, including management of inpatient bedside simple spirometry and overnight download support.

COPD education including bedside assessment of comprehensive protocol patients, review of EPIC for COPD/PN/Asthma patients, providing COPD/smoking cessation education, and scheduling patients to the Pulmonary disease clinic post discharge.

RT staffing

- will participate in every 3rd weekend rotation expectation (performing staff duties) and fill-in RT when the PFT volume is low.

Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.

Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and confers with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol.

Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, and airway suctioning.

Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.

Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls as needed.

Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed.

Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.

Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.

Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The expertise and experience you'll need to succeed

:

High School Grad or Equiv Required

Technical/Vocational School Required

One or more years of Work Experience Preferred

Hospital experience preferred

Pulmonary function experience preferred

ABG Puncture and Analysis

Medicated Aerosol Therapies and applications, Bronchial Hygiene Therapies, Lung Expansion Therapies

Basic Spirometry

Oscillatory Chest Physiotherapy Applications

CPR and basic Airway Management and Suctioning

Non-Invasive Bilevel Application & Management

Respiratory Monitoring Pulse oximetry Applications

Application Non-Invasive Oxygen Therapies & devices

Non-Invasive End Tidal Co2 Capnography Application & Monitoring

Adult Basic Conventional Ventilator Management & Applications

Routine Oxygen Delivery, Devices, and Oximetry

Utilize and adapt to State of the Art Technology, Computer Systems and Applications

Effective Oral and Written Communication

Basic pediatric and/or neonatal respiratory care skills

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required

PFT certification preferred

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Required

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category:

Respiratory Services

Organization:

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale

Schedule:

Full-time

Shift:

1 - Day

Req ID:

25037631

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.