Respiratory Therapist II

About Sinai Chicago

Located on Chicago's West and Southwest Side, Sinai Chicago comprised Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children's Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.

The entities of Sinai Chicago collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Health System is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.

A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Provision of treatments, therapies including medication, to patients of all ages in accordance with physician written orders and in accordance with the organization and department policies and procedures. Has knowledge and training to apply special equipment and techniques in a manner that provides positive patient outcome. Has knowledge and training to assess patients for respiratory care needs and support, and ability to assess treatment or therapy outcome.

Properly, skillfully, and safely operates all equipment including but not limited to oxygen delivery, nebulizer therapy, Ventilator care, BIPAP use, percussive techniques, and sputum induction; appropriate to the assessment of the patient including age and condition.
Provision of medications to patients of all ages in accordance with the physician written order. Demonstrates knowledge of the various medications used in treatment or therapies, their indications and contraindications and proper dosage. Has the ability to assess patient outcomes including recognition of adverse reaction to medications.

Demonstrates the ability and knowledge to recognize and/or suggest alternative treatment or therapy modalities to physicians based upon assessment of the patient. the assessment of the patient including age and condition.
Performs cardiopulmonary procedures upon patients with suspected deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Performs calibration, maintenance, and quality control procedures. Monitors oxygen therapy on the General Floors. Performs and ECGs on adult and pediatric patients. Performs Arterial Blood Gas acquisition and analysis. Administers testing procedures in a cost-effective manner; and in accordance with physicians written orders, protocols, and clinical pathways. Administers respiratory care treatments and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician by prescription. May recommend, evaluate and perform both basic and advanced respiratory care procedures by performing the following duties.

BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Clinical Ladder

• Certification differential

• 403 b with matching contributions

• Work-life balance - Personal time off & Schedule

• Medical / Dental / Vision

EDUCATION

Graduate of an approved two-year School of Respiratory Care or equivalent with current credentials of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Must have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR). Must have a valid State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practioner License. Be able to apply the learned principles, methods, and techniques of Respiratory Care, the use, care and operation of Respiratory Care equipment and supplies. Must know the various locations of departments within the hospital, their policies and procedures.

Six (6) to twelve (12) months of previous experience in an inpatient care setting is desirable.

NRP/RRT/CRT