RESPIRATORY THERAPY II

Sinai Chicago•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides respiratory treatments and therapies, including medication, to patients of all ages according to physician orders and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Applies specialized equipment and techniques to support positive patient outcomes, assesses respiratory care needs, and evaluates treatment and therapy outcomes. The role also includes patient education, accurate documentation and charging, reviewing orders, following infection-control and safety protocols, and maintaining equipment, supplies, and designated work areas.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved two-year School of Respiratory Care or equivalent.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Valid State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Ability to apply respiratory care principles, methods, and techniques, including the use, care, and operation of respiratory care equipment and supplies.
Knowledge of hospital department locations and their policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Six to twelve months of previous experience in an inpatient care setting is desirable.
NRP/RRT/CRT.

Responsibilities

Operate respiratory care equipment safely and skillfully, including oxygen delivery systems, nebulizers, ventilators, BIPAP, percussive therapy equipment, and sputum induction equipment, based on each patient's age, condition, and assessment.
Administer medications in accordance with physician orders; understand medication indications, contraindications, and proper dosages, and assess outcomes, including adverse reactions.
Assess patients and recognize or suggest alternative treatment or therapy modalities to physicians based on patient assessment.
Educate and instruct patients on the safe, appropriate, and effective use of respiratory therapies and treatments.
Accurately document assessments, treatments, therapies, medications, instructions, education, outcomes, and other required information in medical records, forms, the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, and log sheets.
Enter accurate patient charges for services provided.
Review treatment and therapy orders in the assigned area, including tagging orders for renewal or discontinuance and following treatment hold protocols.
Follow infection-control guidelines, including isolation precautions, hand hygiene, and equipment cleaning and sterilization.
Follow safety precautions, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment and oxygen safety protocols; know oxygen emergency shut-off locations and procedures.
Obtain arterial or venous blood gas specimens according to department procedures; operate blood gas analyzers and analyze specimens.
Follow quality-control and maintenance requirements for blood gas analyzers and take appropriate action when analyzer parameters are outside operational limits.
Restock supplies as needed, including Code Carts, and clean and prepare equipment for sterilization.
Keep designated department areas and work carts clean and professional in appearance.