UChicago Medicine
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$38 - $45 / HOUR
The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. They are responsible for monitoring cardiopulmonary status, managing mechanical ventilation, and documenting all care accurately in the electronic medical record.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and hold a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential. A valid Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license and Basic Life Support certification are required.
$20,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement!
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.
Our open positions will be supporting either the Adult or Pediatric/Neonatal patient populations. 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 (CRT)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 (CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapists, 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.
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.
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 Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) from the NBRC within 180 days of hire 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
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