Respiratory Therapist, CRT Full-TIme Nights

Certified Respiratory Therapist Full-TIme Nights

20,000 Dollar Sign-On Bonus!

We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for the Respiratory Care Services
department for a Full-Time, Day shift for the University of Chicago Medicine at
our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open position will be
supporting the adult patient population. We also have Student opportunities
available for individuals currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University
of Chicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and influential role as a Respiratory
Therapist with our Respiratory Care Services department. The Respiratory Care
Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for
adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained
CRTs, advanced technology and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver
world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making
is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to
achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the
University of Chicago Medicine as a whole. 

Job Summary

In this role, the (CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory
care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of
department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to
determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols,
or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and
maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive
mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.

Essential Job Functions

* 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
Medication delivery therapy (bronchodilators, steroid therapy, mucolytics,
etc.) as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols.
Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record
appropriately and accurately; in real-time fashion.  Properly assesses the
patient during administration of such modalities.
* 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, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under
the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care
protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record
appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.
* Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP,
CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess
patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such.
Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and
tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures
into the EPIC system as required.
* Initiates, maintains, and checks status (per department policy) of mechanical
ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to
recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per
physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established
departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures
accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record. 
* Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation);
appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters
(ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.).
Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic
medical record.
* Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and
accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG
analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration
procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within
established results turnaround reporting guidelines.
* Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are
transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical
ventilators, etc.

Required Qualifications

* Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two
years in duration)
* Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree from an
accredited academic body.
* Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills
(both verbal and written communications)
* Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board for Respiratory
Care
* Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
* Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart
Association)
* Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS
Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the
primary patient populations served

Position Details

* Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE)
* Shift: Nights – 12 hours
* Unit/Department: Respiratory Therapy Adult  
* Location: Hyde Park
* CBA Code: Non-Union