IMH RGS Respiratory Therapist RRT

University of Chicago•Harvey, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ingalls Memorial Hospital is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for its Respiratory Care Services team. The department provides individualized respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients using trained respiratory therapists, advanced technology, and established patient protocols. The therapist administers respiratory care treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of department leadership and physicians, assesses cardiopulmonary status, and implements appropriate care protocols to maintain or improve cardiopulmonary and hemodynamic status. The role includes initiating and maintaining emergent and non-emergent non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation according to department policies and protocols. This is a PRN, per diem, registry position at 0.2 FTE on the night shift, with four 12-hour shifts required per six-week schedule. The position is in Respiratory Care Services and is non-union.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license, or eligibility to obtain the license before starting.
Active Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Effective and accurate verbal and written communication and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, depending on assigned patient-care area and population.

Responsibilities

Administer supplemental oxygen and medical gas therapy as prescribed or under approved departmental protocols, and accurately document care in the EPIC electronic medical record.
Administer intermittent or continuous medication-delivery therapies, including nebulizer and inhaler treatments, and assess patients during treatment.
Administer bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, and airway-care procedures.
Implement airway-clearance techniques, including chest physiotherapy, coughing and deep-breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPAP, Acapella, and incentive spirometry, as ordered or under approved protocols.
Initiate and maintain emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation, including BIPAP, CPAP, and high-flow cannula; assess patients, equipment, and tolerance, make appropriate adjustments, and document procedures.
Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation, assess patient status, and recommend and implement ventilator-weaning plans as ordered or under approved protocols.
Manage non-invasive and mechanical ventilation and monitor and report relevant patient parameters, including weaning parameters and spontaneous breathing trials.
Perform arterial blood gas analysis; troubleshoot ABG analyzers and perform quality control and calibration procedures as appropriate; report results accurately and within turnaround guidelines.
Transport patients internally or externally while using oxygen delivery systems or mechanical ventilators as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.