Respiratory Care Therapist Student

Join UChicago Medicine as a Respiratory Care Therapist Student in Chicago, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

• Administers supplemental oxygen as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately.

• Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) therapy.

• Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene. Implements airway clearance techniques.

• Vest, EzPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.

Requirements

• Second-Year Student in an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program with evidence of continued enrollment.

• Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart.

• Association).

• Must demonstrate effective and accurate communication, documentation and technical skills, both verbally and in writing.

Work Schedule

• Per Diem position.

• No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UChicago Medicine as a Respiratory Care Therapist Student.