Respiratory Therapist, RRT Registry

Join UChicago Medicine as a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – PRN Days in Chicago, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

• Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.

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

• Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures.

• Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device,.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program.

• National Board for Respiratory Care.

• A current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to obtain said license prior to start.

• An active Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

• Per Diem position.

• Day shift only - no nights.

Work with UChicago Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.