Respiratory Therapist, RRT Registry- Pediatrics Nights

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time
Job Description:

As a Respiratory Therapist in our Pediatrics department, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our young patients. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate professional to join our team in a detail-driven and influential role.

The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to delivering world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our employees are encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administer respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician.
  • Provide patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status and implement appropriate patient care protocols.
  • Initiate and maintain emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.
  • Perform arterial blood gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice.
  • Provide patient transport internally and/or externally when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.
Requirements:
  • An Associate's degree from an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program.
  • An active certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
  • A current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to obtain said license prior to start.
  • An active Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree or higher from an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program.
  • A Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification depending upon the patient care area assigned and the primary patient population served.
Why Join Us:

We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent, and commitment with patients and with each other.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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