Cardiovascular Therapist Specialist

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Rush Full time
RUSH University Medical Center: Respiratory Therapist Position

Estimated Salary: $64,000 - $80,000 per year

About the Role

This position at RUSH University Medical Center is for a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within the general care floors and special care units. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cardiopulmonary care, with experience in administering medications, gases, devices, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in administering, monitoring, and weaning mechanical ventilation; make ventilator recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, and laboratory values; manage airways.
  • Administer bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, and therapeutic gas administration; analyze gases where applicable; procure and deliver gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders.
  • Assist in assessing patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device; recommend appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuance of therapy.
Requirements and 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: the State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license (the National Board for Respiratory Care Certified Respiratory Therapist credential is a prerequisite); the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
  • Must pass departmental competencies in critical care and/or neonatal/pediatric care.
  • BLS is required upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • ACLS for adults.
  • PALS/NRP for neo/peds.
Competencies and Skills
  • 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.
About Rush

Rush University Medical Center 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.



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