Job Description
$20,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement!
We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Nights shift for the University of Chicago Medicine at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open positions will be supporting the Adult patient populations.
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 (CRT) with our Respiratory Care Services department. The department is committed to providing 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
In this role, the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) 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 departmental patient care protocols; documents procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Administers intermittent or Continuous Medication delivery therapy as prescribed or via established department protocols; documents procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record in real-time.
- Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques per physician order or under the guidelines of established departmental patient care protocols.
- Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assesses patient status and implements necessary adjustments for comfort.
- Initiates, maintains, and checks status of mechanical ventilation; provides for thorough patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans.
- Provides for ventilator management and appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters.
- Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines.
- Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems or mechanical ventilators.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration).
- Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree from an accredited academic body.
- Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills.
- 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).
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE)
- Shift: Night Shift 6:30pm-7:00am
- Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult)
- 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.
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.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
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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