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Respiratory TherapistUChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes • La Grange, IL, US
Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes • La Grange, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :

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  • Benefits from Day One

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  • Paid Days Off from Day One
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  • Student Loan Repayment Program
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  • Career Development
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  • Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
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  • Mental Health Resources and Support
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  • Pet Insurance
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  • Debt-free Education
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    Our promise to you : \n \n\n \n

    Joining UChicago AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

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    Schedule : Night Shift, 7pm-7am

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    Two days a week, 24 hours

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    Location : 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD, La Grange, 60525

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    The role you'll contribute :

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    The Respiratory Therapist I (entry level practitioner) performs all necessary routine respiratory care procedures associated with acute or critically ill neonatal, pediatric, or adult patient populations and is able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. He / she initiates and maintains appropriate therapy, including life support technique and equipment. Provides, preventable, supportive, and corrective interventions related to the cardio-pulmonary system in assigned patient care areas in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations and standards. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients, and families of all ages. Minimum competency in all applicable clinical skills must be demonstrated and maintained. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Adheres to AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

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    The value you'll bring to the team :

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  • Proactively initiates process improvement ideas. Supports hospital and department mission, goals, and department metrics. Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies on a continual basis. Documents and charges for procedures neatly, accurately, thoroughly, and completely to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital.
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  • Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed. Performs airway maintenance including : proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, airway suctioning.
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  • Properly utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and conferring with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol. Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
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  • Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases, and co-oximetry. Performs quality controls as needed. Setup and Performs oximetry, apnea, TC and ETCO2 monitoring as ordered by physician.
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  • Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure. Reviews chest radiological reports as necessary per supervisor and policy and procedures.
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  • Performs bedside spirometry, overnight oximetry studies, six minute walk tests.
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  • Conventional Ventilator Management per ventilator management protocol including ventilator set up and routine ventilator checks, and provides intra-hospital transport.
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  • Documentation and charging for all interactions with patients according to department and hospital guidelines.
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  • Assesses and / or interprets data about the patients status to identify each patients needs and provide appropriate care, including age-related care.
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  • Identifies and applies planning care and / or intervention techniques appropriate to the physical, cognitive and psychosocial characteristics of each patient population served.
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  • Implement clinical strategies that incorporate respiratory therapy assessment-driven protocols that are patient-centric, value driven, and evidence-based best practices focused on disease management.
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  • Provides effective patient education on all therapy modalities as needed to the patient and / or the patients family to ensure a complete understanding of the benefits of care provided. Reviews and reinforces with patient / family education of basic procedures and therapies to ensure understanding and proper / safe techniques and methods.
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  • Implements AIDET and department specific customer service expectations to provide optimal patient care.
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  • Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the methods and techniques of infection control, safe ergonomically correct body mechanics and all applicable regulations, standards, and licensing requirements.
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  • Demonstrates basic respiratory care knowledge and skill and emergent intervention skills by applying and utilizing appropriate judgment and critical thinking for problem resolution considering all aspects of the whole.
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  • Provides assessment and intervention for cardio-pulmonary system function to patients by applying age appropriate methods in accordance with established policies and procedures and safety and quality standards.
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  • Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plan(s) in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
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  • Participates in hospital and department operational and quality improvement initiatives : proactively evaluates systems, practices and assists creating and implementing changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of care delivery methods / coordination through collaboration and consultation with advanced RT staff teammates (RT-II, RT-ACCS, TL, Educator, etc).
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  • Maintains professional and technical competency through constantly pursuing knowledge and self-improvement by remaining apprised of current respiratory care management, and health care delivery trends and developments including awareness of latest technology and practices to improve patient outcomes.
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    Qualifications

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    The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :

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  • High School Grad or Equiv Required
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  • Technical / Vocational School Required
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  • One or More years of experience
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  • ABG Puncture and Analysis
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  • Medicated Aerosol Therapies and applications, Bronchial Hygiene Therapies, Lung Expansion Therapies
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  • Basic Spirometry
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  • Oscillatory Chest Physiotherapy Applications
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  • CPR and basic Airway Management and Suctioning
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  • Non-Invasive Bilevel Application & Management
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  • Respiratory Monitoring Pulse oximetry Applications
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  • Application Non-Invasive Oxygen Therapies & devices
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  • Non-Invasive End Tidal Co2 Capnography Application & Monitoring
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  • Adult Basic Conventional Ventilator Management & Applications
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  • Routine Oxygen Delivery, Devices, and Oximetry
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  • Utilize and adapt to State of the Art Technology, Computer Systems and Applications
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  • Effective Oral and Written Communication
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  • Basic pediatric and / or neonatal respiratory care skills
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  • Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
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  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Required
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    This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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    Category : Respiratory Services

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    Organization : UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange

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    Schedule : Full-time

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    Shift : 3 - Night

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    Req ID : 25028698

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    We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability / handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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