Respiratory Therapist

4 months ago

Chicago, United States Rush University Full time

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist - License Pending

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM)

Summary:

This position provides simple, intermediate, and complex therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within the general care floors and special care units. This position assists with maintaining and improving patient cardiopulmonary care through the application and administration of various medications, gases, devices, and procedures. This position will work under the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. Specialization may be in adult or neonatal/ pediatric respiratory care. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.

• New graduates have three months from the time of graduation or hire, whichever is later, to obtain:

o the State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license (the National Board for Respiratory Care Certified Respiratory Therapist credential is a prerequisite).

o the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.

• Must pass departmental competencies in critical care and/or neonatal/pediatric care.

• BLS is required upon hire.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• ACLS for adults

• PALS/NRP for neo/peds

Physical Demands:

• Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day.

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds in order to handle cylinders.

• Must be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities

Competencies:

• Technical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needs.

• Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapy

• Customer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team on an almost constant basis.

Disclaimer:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in administering, monitoring, and weaning mechanical ventilation; makes ventilator recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, and laboratory values; manages airways.

• Administers bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, and therapeutic gas administration; analyzes gases where applicable; procures and delivers gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders.

• Assists in assessing patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuance of therapy.

• Applies CPAP and NIV and makes recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values.

• Participates in CQI and QA initiatives including work audits and committee participation; develops patient driven protocols in conjunction with department leadership.

• Documents work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, documentation in the department records, and patient billing.

• Assesses patient oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status through clinical observation, patient assessment, physiologic monitoring including oximetry, capnography, ventilator waveform analysis, and cardiac output, ECG, and laboratory values;

provides interventions within the scope of the Rapid Response Team, performs CPR.

• Performs bedside spirometry including spontaneous breathing parameters, PEFR, and other limited pulmonary function; identifies normal values for patients.

• Provides patient/family education.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Respiratory Therapist - License Pending

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 9461

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