Job Information
Rush University Medical Center Respiratory Therapist 1 in Chicago, Illinois
Job Description
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)
Adult and Pediatric positions available!!!
Summary:
Provides simple, intermediate, and complex therapeutic and diagnostic procedures on the general care floors and special care units. Improves and maintains patient cardiopulmonary status through the application and administration of various medications, gases, devices, and procedures. Functions independently in the specialty units. Specializes in either adult or pediatric/neonatal specialty care and functions independently in either or both areas. Exemplifies the Rush Medical Center mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Administers, monitors, and weans 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.
Assesses 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 BIPAP and makes recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values.
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 respiratory care 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.
Performs ECGs and arterial puncture.
Performs bronchoscopy assist.
Provides clinical supervision of respiratory care students on rotation.
Demonstrate initiative in optimizing patient care by participating in physician rounds and documenting assessment findings and therapy changes.
Participates in CQI and QA initiatives including work audits and committee participation.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Be a graduate of and have a minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) • Active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• BLS Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification prior to start date • ACLS (Adult RTs) within first 90 days from Start Date
• PALS and NRP (Neo/Peds RTs) within first 90 days from Start Date
• All RTs must pass departmental competencies
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• ACLS for adult RTs at time of hire • PALS/NRP for neo/peds RTs at time of hire 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.
Up to $20, 000 sign-on bonus
• $38 starting pay rate for new grads
• Tuition reimbursement
•403B Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and paternity Leave
Physical Demands:
•Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day.
•Ability to lift 20 pounds in order to handle cylinders.
• Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus
• $38 starting pay rate for new grads
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403B Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and paternity Leave
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 1
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 3594