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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Shriners Children's Chicago

Job Overview

To provide family-centered, age appropriate clinical cardio pulmonary care. Utilize assessment findings in a timely manner to establish patient and family needs in collaboration with the health care team. Communicate findings in both verbal and written format. Seek personal / professional development; assure safe operation of life support equipment and perform other duties as required. Take a leadership role as assigned, act as a clinical resource to other departments. May precept staff after displaying proficiency. Participate in hospital / departmental committees, special projects, and research

This position is per diem, non exempt and health insurance eligible. The pay range for this position is $58.75 - $82.94/hour. Compensation is determined based on relevant experience and department equity.

Responsibilities

  • Ventilator management, high frequency ventilation, tracheostomy tube management, bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, sedation, blood gas and indirect calorimetry.
  • Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge, and charts appropriately
  • Serves as a resource and provides education to students, nurses, and new employees as needed
  • Assures safe, cost-effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • CA RT Licensure
  • BLS
  • PALS (within 6 months of hire)

Preferred:

  • 2 years pediatric experience
  • National Registration by National Board for Respiratory Care
Shriners Children's Chicago
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago

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