UChicago Medicine
Respiratory Therapist, CRT, RT (Adults)
UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
A $20,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates, and Tuition Reimbursement are offered for this position. We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Nights shift at the University of Chicago Medicine at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. The Respiratory Care Services Department provides quality individualized care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained Certified Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology, and defined patient protocols. Job Summary
The Certified Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Essential Job Functions
Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Administers intermittent or Continuous Medication delivery therapy as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols. Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation procedures on an emergent and non-emergent basis. Initiates, maintains, and checks status of mechanical ventilation. Provides for ventilator management and appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters. Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis in select areas per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc. Required Qualifications
Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care. Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) from the NBRC within 180 days of hire. Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association). Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE). Shift: Night Shift 6:30pm-7:00am. Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult). 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.
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A $20,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates, and Tuition Reimbursement are offered for this position. We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Nights shift at the University of Chicago Medicine at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. The Respiratory Care Services Department provides quality individualized care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained Certified Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology, and defined patient protocols. Job Summary
The Certified Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Essential Job Functions
Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Administers intermittent or Continuous Medication delivery therapy as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols. Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation procedures on an emergent and non-emergent basis. Initiates, maintains, and checks status of mechanical ventilation. Provides for ventilator management and appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters. Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis in select areas per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc. Required Qualifications
Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care. Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) from the NBRC within 180 days of hire. Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association). Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE). Shift: Night Shift 6:30pm-7:00am. Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult). 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.
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