Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT - PRN Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is a 164-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. To the benefit of our patients, families and visitors, we are located alongside the North Branch Chicago River and surround by the greenery of Horner, Welles and Revere Parks. The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients of all age groups by performing respiratory therapy treatments, ventilator management, diagnostic testing, and emergency procedures. The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver quality, patient-centered care in accordance with clinical policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Requirements

Strong foundational knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment and procedures
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrates safe practice and infection control compliance
Physically capable of prolonged standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and operating patient care equipment
Works cooperatively within multidisciplinary teams
Exposure to blood, body fluids, airborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and varying temperatures
Requires use of personal protective equipment and adherence to OSHA standards
Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to CRT or RRT eligibility.
Current state license or certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame required by facility policy
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame required by facility policy
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (per facility requirements) within time frame required by facility policy
Requires critical thinking skills, judgment, and the ability to work independently in high-stress situations

Nice To Haves

Experience in an acute care or clinical environment preferred

Responsibilities

Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning
Assists with emergency interventions, including manual resuscitation and code response
Manages and monitors mechanical ventilators, including appropriate parameter adjustments and troubleshooting
Obtains and interprets arterial blood gases and communicates results
Conducts pulmonary function testing and 12-lead EKGs; identifies life-threatening arrhythmias
Maintains and calibrates respiratory equipment according to infection control guidelines
Documents care delivered, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
Assists with quality improvement activities and departmental clerical functions
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff