Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), PRN/Registry - Evenings

Job Description Respiratory Therapist (RRT), PRN Evenings. Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at our Harvey, Illinois location. In this role, you will work with physicians and nursing to access, implement, and perform respiratory care procedures for our patients. Essential Job Functions Maintains departmental productivity and efficient operation of the department per established standards. Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of patient assignment with minimal assistance. Incurs no overtime unless requested and approved by lead therapist. Explains procedures and protocols of the therapy to the patient and family members. Maintains one‑on‑one relationship with patient during course of care. Follows proper identification procedures prior to giving care. Reads prescriptions prepared by physicians to determine indications for treatment. Able to determine the most appropriate modality of respiratory care for patient and inform physician when indicated. Notifies nurse or physician of any adverse reaction. Instructs patient in proper breathing techniques. Maintains information in the patient’s chart and department records at all times. Competent in radial and capillary blood gas punctures and proficient in blood gas interpretation. Utilizes all monitoring and diagnostic equipment by following established procedures. Required Qualifications Completion of an AMA approved RRT program. Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association. Must achieve Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care within 6 months of hire. Copy of academic diploma or transcript. Therapist must have NBRC RRT credentials to be trained for critical care. Preferred Qualifications Professionally minded, ambitious to advance in profession, tact and courtesy essential. Position Details Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.01 FTE) Shift: Evening Unit/Department: Respiratory CBA Code: Non‑Union #J-18808-Ljbffr UChicago Medicine