Respiratory Therapist

2 days ago

Harvey, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Full time
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at The University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at our Harvey, Illinois location.

Job Summary:

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will work with physicians and nursing staff to access, implement, and perform respiratory care procedures for our patients. You will be responsible for the coordination of and performing direct respiratory care for patients, utilizing concepts of respiratory care practices for all patient age groups of neonatal through adult as specified by respiratory care policy and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintains departmental productivity and efficient operation of the department per established standards.
  • Exhibits timely and satisfactory completion of patient assignment with minimal assistance.
  • Incurs no overtime unless requested and approved by lead therapist.
  • Explains procedures and protocols of the therapy to the patient and family members.
  • Maintains one-on-one relationship with patient during course of care.
  • Follows proper identification procedures prior to giving care.
  • Reads prescriptions prepared by physicians to determine indications for treatment.
  • Able to determine the most appropriate modality of respiratory care for patient and inform physician when indicated.
  • Notifies nurse or physician of any adverse reaction.
  • Instructs patient in proper breathing techniques.
  • Maintains information in the patient's chart and department records at all times.
  • Competent in radial and capillary blood gas punctures and proficient in blood gas interpretation.
  • Utilizes all monitoring and diagnostic equipment by following established procedures.
Requirements:
  • Completion of an AMA-approved RRT program.
  • Basic Life Support Certification through The American Heart Association.
  • Must achieve RRT credential from The National Board for Respiratory Care within 6 months of hire.
  • Copy of academic diploma or transcript.
  • Therapist must have NBRC RRT credentials to be trained for critical care.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professionally minded, ambitious to advance in profession, tact and courtesy essential.
Why Join Us:

For nearly a century, The University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community.

Now, partnered with The University of Chicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness.

A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality.

To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment with patients and with each other.

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.

We require compliance with our 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. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

A pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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