Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), PEDS - DAYS

Job Description Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Pediatrics Full-Time Days $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 at the University of Chicago Medicine main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Our open positions support 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. 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 patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implements 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 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 procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record in real‑time fashion; properly assesses the patient during administration of such modalities. Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning and airway care procedures; implements airway clearance techniques (Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, EzPap device, Acapella device, incentive spirometry) per physician order or under established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents 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 emergent and non‑emergent bases; assesses patient status, equipment status and patient tolerance; implements necessary adjustments to assure patient comfort and optimal therapy benefit; documents procedures into the EPIC system as required. Initiates, maintains, and checks status of mechanical ventilation per department policy; provides thorough patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation per physician order or under pre‑approved departmental mechanical ventilator protocols; documents procedures accurately and timely into the EPIC electronic medical record. Provides ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); performs appropriate hemodynamic monitoring and 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 in select areas per hospital, department and accrediting agency guidelines and standards; troubleshoots ABG analyzers; performs quality control and general calibration procedures; reports results accurately and timely, within established turnaround reporting guidelines. Provides 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 (verbal and written). 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 (American Heart Association) certification. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification, PALS Certification or ACLS Certification preferred, depending on patient care area assigned and primary patient populations served. Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE). Shift: Night Shift 6:30pm‑7:00am. Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult). CBA Code: Non‑Union. #J-18808-Ljbffr UChicago Medicine