{"id":51426,"date":"2025-03-15T02:03:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T02:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/respiratory-therapist-rrt-pediatrics-full-time-nights\/"},"modified":"2025-03-15T02:03:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T02:03:18","slug":"respiratory-therapist-rrt-pediatrics-full-time-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/respiratory-therapist-rrt-pediatrics-full-time-nights\/","title":{"rendered":"Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Pediatrics Full-Time Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Job Description:<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>** $20,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement New Market Rates!<span class=\"br\"><\/span>We&#8217;re hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Night shift for the University of Chicago Medicine with the Pediatics Team at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open positions will be supporting the Pediatric patient populations. We also have Student opportunities available for individuals currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Join one of the nation\u2019s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with our Respiratory Care Services department on the Pediatrics Team. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered 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.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Job Summary<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>In this role, the (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician for the pediatric department. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement 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.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Essential Job Functions<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Administers supplemental oxygen\/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.)<\/li>\n<li>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 such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately; in real-time fashion. Properly assesses the patient during administration of such modalities.<\/li>\n<li>Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, &#038; airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing\/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device, Acapella device, &#038; incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.<\/li>\n<li>Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required.<\/li>\n<li>Initiates, maintains, and checks status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record.<\/li>\n<li>Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring\/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record.<\/li>\n<li>Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines.<\/li>\n<li>Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Required Qualifications<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration)<\/li>\n<li>Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate\u2019s Degree from an accredited academic body.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)<\/li>\n<li>Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care<\/li>\n<li>Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner<\/li>\n<li>Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association)<\/li>\n<li>Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Position Details<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Job Type\/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE)<\/li>\n<li>Shift: Day Shift 6:30pm-7:00pam<\/li>\n<li>Unit\/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult)<\/li>\n<li>CBA Code: Non-Union<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Must comply with UCMC\u2019s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and Why Join Us:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>We\u2019ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment\u2026 with patients and with each other. We\u2019re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you\u2019d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we\u2019re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: .<span class=\"br\"><\/span>UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Must comply with UChicago Medicine\u2019s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Compensation &#038; Benefits Overview<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at .<\/p>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.careerjet.com\/jobad\/us2f8bab6c607fcaf4fcd3adc8a388e321?affid=0852fd5db5a52cbcd75bf945aa534932\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description: ** $20,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement New Market Rates! We&#8217;re hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Night shift for the University of Chicago Medicine with the Pediatics Team at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. 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