Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Pediatrics, FT 36 hours - Nights

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

3d•$45 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides respiratory care to pediatric patients in the Respiratory Care Services department at the University of Chicago Medicine’s main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago. Under the direct supervision of department leadership and a physician, the therapist administers treatments and procedures, assesses cardiopulmonary status, implements patient-care protocols, and works to maintain or improve cardiopulmonary and hemodynamic status. The role includes initiating and maintaining emergent and non-emergent non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation in accordance with department policies and protocols. The department provides individualized care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients using trained respiratory therapists, advanced technology, and defined patient protocols. The posting describes this position as full-time at 0.9 FTE, with a night shift listed as 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. It also advertises a $20,000 sign-on bonus and increased rates.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program that is at least two years in duration.
Diploma or certificate of completion and an associate’s degree from an accredited academic body.
Effective and accurate verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Illinois licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification, PALS certification, or ACLS certification, depending on assigned patient-care area and primary patient populations served.

Responsibilities

Administer supplemental oxygen and medical gas therapy under physician orders or approved departmental protocols, and document care in the EPIC electronic medical record.
Administer intermittent or continuous medication-delivery therapy, assess patients during treatment, and document care accurately and in real time in EPIC.
Administer bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, and airway-care procedures; implement airway-clearance techniques according to orders or approved protocols; and document procedures per hospital policy.
Initiate and maintain emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation, assess patient and equipment status and patient tolerance, adjust therapy as needed, and document in EPIC.
Initiate, maintain, and check mechanical ventilation; assess patients and recommend and implement ventilator-weaning plans according to physician orders or approved protocols; document accurately and promptly in EPIC.
Manage non-invasive and mechanical ventilation and monitor and report appropriate patient hemodynamic parameters, including ventilator-weaning parameters and spontaneous breathing trials.
Perform arterial blood gas analysis; troubleshoot ABG analyzers; perform quality-control and calibration procedures as appropriate; and report results accurately and within established turnaround guidelines.
Transport patients within the facility using oxygen-delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, or other required respiratory support.