Respiratory Therapist

Position Title Respiratory Therapist Employment Type Full Time Shift Rotating Shift Compensation $79,040-$93,600 About Saint Anthony Hospital Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization where your career can thrive while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care. Position Purpose Provides basic and advanced respiratory care to patient(s) as prescribed by LIP according to departmental standards/protocols and practices as well as state and national guidelines established for the Respiratory Care Practitioner (ISRC, AARC). Essential Functions Performs all aspects of routine and advanced respiratory care procedures for all age groups, including, but not limited to, arterial blood gas draws, medical gas therapy, bronchodilator therapy, chest physical therapy, breathing exercise instruction, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT), and ventilator care and management. 35% Performs all aspects of airway assessment/reassessment, intervention, documentation, and patient family education for patients requiring airway management. Notifies appropriate personnel related to expected outcomes/deviations. Participates in patient core measures which include, but is not limited to, the following diagnosis: asthma, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, obstructive airway diseases. Contributes to positive patient/staff and physician satisfaction as well as patient health outcomes. 20% Performs all aspects of invasive and non-invasive airway pressure support therapy. Is able to maintain and troubleshoot equipment. 15% Performs all aspects of blood gas sampling and analysis. Quality control maintenance, troubleshooting, and appropriate charging and documentation of blood gas analyzers. 15% Responds to all Code Blue and rapid response situations, cardiopulmonary monitoring, and EKG(s) cognizant of any adverse reactions and intervene appropriately. Intervene appropriately in an emergency situation(s) according to hospital/department policies. 5% Qualifications Must be a graduate of an approved AMA program for Respiratory Care Licensed by the IDFPR Certified by NBRC CPR, NPR, ACLS, PALS certifications required 1–3 years clinical experience in all aspects of respiratory care, ICU, nursery, general floor, pediatrics and ER Blood Gas Lab skills required. PFT experience is helpful. Able to work in a diversified cultural environment Good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of families on the West Side and Southwest Side of Chicago. Saint Anthony Hospital has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. Saint Anthony Hospital offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program for employees and their families. Saint Anthony Hospital employs and teaches some of the city’s brightest, most innovative resident physicians and medical students. Featured Benefits Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans/Dental/Vision Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account Employer-matching Retirement Plans Paid Time Off & Holidays Bereavement Leave/Short Term Disability/Basic & Supplemental Long-Term Disability Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Business Traveler's Accident Insurance Critical Illness/Accident Insurance Pet Insurance/Legal Insurance Tuition reimbursement/Adoption Assistance Qualifying Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program #J-18808-Ljbffr