Respiratory Therapist PRN

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN; As Needed for Coverage

Shift: Nights 7pm-7am

Location: 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD, La Grange, 60525

The role you'll contribute:

The Respiratory Therapist I (entry level practitioner) performs all necessary routine respiratory care procedures associated with acute or critically ill neonatal, pediatric, or adult patient populations and is able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. He/she initiates and maintains appropriate therapy, including life support technique and equipment. Provides, preventable, supportive, and corrective interventions related to the cardio-pulmonary system in assigned patient care areas in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations and standards. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients, and families of all ages. Minimum competency in all applicable clinical skills must be demonstrated and maintained. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Adheres to AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.
• Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and confers with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol.
• Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, and airway suctioning.
• Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
• Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls as needed.
• Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed.
• Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.
• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• High School Grad or Equiv Required
• Technical/Vocational School Required
• One or more years of Work Experience Preferred
• ABG Puncture and Analysis
• Medicated Aerosol Therapies and applications, Bronchial Hygiene Therapies, Lung Expansion Therapies
• Basic Spirometry
• Oscillatory Chest Physiotherapy Applications
• CPR and basic Airway Management and Suctioning
• Non-Invasive Bilevel Application & Management
• Respiratory Monitoring Pulse oximetry Applications
• Application Non-Invasive Oxygen Therapies & devices
• Non-Invasive End Tidal Co2 Capnography Application & Monitoring
• Adult Basic Conventional Ventilator Management & Applications
• Routine Oxygen Delivery, Devices, and Oximetry
• Utilize and adapt to State of the Art Technology, Computer Systems and Applications
• Effective Oral and Written Communication
• Basic pediatric and/or neonatal respiratory care skills
• Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Required

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 3 - Night

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We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.