Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant will provide therapy and treatment procedures to rehabilitate people with pulmonary disease processes. They will provide comprehensive care to a variety of patient populations including adult, pediatric and geriatric in an inpatient setting. The therapy assistant will be allowed to take part in patient care with our pediatric population of patients when properly trained and under the supervision of the appropriate department personnel. The Respiratory Therapy Assistant will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Respiratory Therapy Assistant will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Requirements

First or second year student in an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program with evidence of continued enrollment.
Will accept newly graduated students from an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program awaiting credentials.
New grad students are expected to obtain credentials within 1 year of graduation date.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Must demonstrate accurate and effective communication and documentation both verbally, in writing as well as appropriate technical skills.

Responsibilities

Routine airway assessment and stock of bedside emergency equipment for patients with a tracheostomy tube.
Routine assessment and application of monitoring and recording devices used to monitor patient’s oxygen saturation as well as carbon dioxide level.
Proper documentation of administered services in the patient’s electronic record.
Following manufacturers, respiratory department and infection control guidelines, replace patient disposable bedside equipment.
Stock and assess department equipment needs and communicate to the designated staff member items for reordering.
Perform all other duties that may be assigned following proper training by department personnel.
Routine non-medication delivery respiratory therapy procedures including bronchial hygiene (suctioning), airway clearance therapy (CPT and Vest Application), and hyperinflation therapy (Cough Assist Application).
Administration of medications (oxygen or nebulized medications) may be performed under the supervision of another respiratory therapist.
Apply monitoring and recording devices used to monitor patient’s oxygen saturation as well as carbon dioxide level.
Document administered services in the patient’s electronic record.
Following manufacturer, respiratory department and infection control guidelines to replace and label patient disposable equipment.