Respiratory Therapist, RRT

UChicago Medicine

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United States$47.55/hrFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UChicago Medicine as a Respiratory Therapist, RRT in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will be supporting the Adult patient populations.

implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status.

implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-.

provide proof as part of the pre-employment process.

Requirements

7:00am Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult) CBA Code: Non

Union Must comply with UCMC’s 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. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $47.55/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join UChicago Medicine as a Respiratory Therapist, RRT.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyMechanical ventilationNon-invasive ventilationPatient assessmentArterial blood gas analysisAirway careMedication deliveryHemodynamic monitoringEpic electronic medical recordBasic life supportPatient transportOxygen therapy

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Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $48 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Mechanical ventilation, Non-invasive ventilation, Patient assessment, Arterial blood gas analysis, Airway care, Medication delivery, Hemodynamic monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols for adult patients under physician supervision. They are responsible for initiating and maintaining mechanical ventilation, performing patient assessments, and documenting care in the electronic medical reco...

Benefits package: Sign on bonus, Tuition reimbursement, Medical insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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