Respiratory Therapist, Full-Time, Nights NICU

3 weeks ago


Chicago Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The respiratory therapist (RT) serves as a member of the clinical team to assess, manage, treat and perform diagnostic evaluations for patients requiring respiratory care services. The RT performs all respiratory care procedures including bronchial hygiene evaluations using clinical practice guidelines and therapist driven protocols approved by the Medical Director.

Responsibilities:

Conducts patient assessments and interprets clinical data necessary for the delivery of quality patient care

Implements and evaluates the plan of care related to respiratory procedures including but not limited to aerosol, secretion mobilization, and hyperinflation therapies

Provides care for patients requiring ventilator assistance, complex respiratory devices and procedures

Performs comprehensive ventilator management and monitors the cardiopulmonary status of patients receiving intensive respiratory care

Maintains emergency airway equipment for patients with artificial airways.

Performs diagnostic studies on patients as designated by department policy and/or by physician order

Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals and participates in daily patient rounds for assigned area to promote consistent quality and delivery of patient care

Assists physicians with bedside procedures

Identifies and appropriately responds to a patient’s declining respiratory status

Responds to airway emergencies, level one traumas and cardiac arrests

Completes all documentation for patient charting in compliance with standards for accuracy and content as established by the department and NMH

Additional Functions

Demonstrates clinical competence

Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and their significant others

Monitors and documents the patient’s response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes

Serves as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and other NMH personnel and assists with precepting and orienting

Works collaboratively with all hospital services to responsibly accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence

Assists with the development of clinical research protocols and participates in their implementation


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