The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care therapeutics and emergency resuscitation services, administering critical care and routine respiratory procedures under supervision. They also serve as a resource for physicians, nurses, and ancillary hospital staff regarding patient care and equipment status.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Illinois and hold NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, along with current CPR certification. Two years of respiratory care experience and ACLS/PALS certifications are preferred.
professional certificateCPR CertificationEquipment MaintenanceACLS CertificationVentilator ManagementPALS CertificationDysrhythmia CompetencyRespiratory Therapy TreatmentsRespiratory Care PlansSleep Apnea TestingPulmonary Function ScreeningsHome Respiratory Care AssessmentGas Aerosol TherapyIntubation SupportResuscitation SupportExtubating Support
Job description
We are insight
At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!
General
Summary: Under the direct supervision of the shift supervisor, coordinator, or charge therapist, the respiratory therapist registered provides respiratory care therapeutics and emergency resuscitation services. Critical care and routine respiratory procedures are administered. The therapist serves as a resource for physicians, nurses, and ancillary hospital staff. These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs respiratory therapy treatments.
Assist physicians and nursing in the development of respiratory care plans.
Assesses patients for home respiratory care.
Acts as a resource to patients and hospital personnel.
Evaluate, initiate, monitor, and discontinue appropriate gas aerosol therapy, periodic therapy/treatments, invasive, non-invasive monitoring procedures, and ventilator management procedures, and provide recommendations following department policies and procedures.
Provide support and expertise during intubation, extubating, and resuscitation.
Assure equipment's operational status.
Evaluate, initiate, monitor, and discontinue non-routine testing (i.e., sleep apnea test, CO2 monitoring, etc.).
Perform shunt studies, pulmonary function screenings, and dead space/ventilation measurements.
Checks and assures readiness of emergency carts.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation Time
Maintains competency in basic dysrhythmia.
Generate reports as directed by Respiratory Care Management.
Notify supervisor/coordinator or charge therapist of any deviation from documented procedures.
Assist in stocking and maintaining disposable supplies.
Assist with inventory for damage, expired dates, or breaks in sterility.
Maintains inventory and rental paperwork.
Documents equipment decontamination.
Reports malfunctions, damage, or deviations of equipment.
Notifies direct supervision of hazardous, situations with supplies and equipment.
Collaborates with peers and staff to identify any safety issues.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Illinois
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NBRC credential
Certified Pulmonary Function Technician, NRBC credential preferred
Two years of respiratory care experience preferred.
CPR certification is required.
ACLS and/or PALS certification preferred
Knowledge of patient's growth and development needs
Ability to quickly recognize changes in condition and needs of patients
Ability to relate well to patients
Benefits
Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment.
Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment
Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!
