Jobs
>
Respiratory Therapist
>
Chicago

    Respiratory Therapist - Chicago, United States - RUSH University Medical Center

    Default job background
    Description

    Job Title:
    Respiratory Therapist 1


    Department:
    Respiratory Therapy

    Shift: 3rd


    Specialty:
    Respiratory Therapy


    Job Number:
    Date Posted: 06/02/2022


    Position Type:
    Rehabilitation Therapies


    Job QualificationsRegistered Respiratory Therapist 1

    Rush University Medical Center is one of the country's leading medical centers pushing the boundaries of healthcare services with innovative, compassionate, and accountable team members.

    Are you ready to challenge and grow your skills, contribute to providing top quality patient care, and enhance your career? Rush is a diverse and inclusive culture, and offers a competitive salary, and a valuable compensation package including health, dental and vision benefits, retirement, health savings accounts, and tuition assistance to invest in your future.

    Provides simple, intermediate, and complex therapeutic and diagnostic procedures on the general care floors and special care units. Improves and maintains patient cardiopulmonary status through the application and administration of various medications, gases, devices, and procedures. Specializes in either adult or pediatric/neonatal specialty care and functions independently in either or both areas. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

    Position Responsibilities:
    .

    Administers, monitors, and weans mechanical ventilation; makes ventilator recommendations based on clinical and technical assessment, and laboratory values; manages airways
    Transports patients within RUMC
    Administers bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, and therapeutic gas administration; analyzes gases where applicable; procures and delivers gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders

    Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initiation, escalation and discontinuation.

    Applies CPAP and BiPAP and makes recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values
    Documents work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, documentation in the department records, and patient billing
    Assesses patient oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status through clinical observation, patient assessment, physiologic monitoring including oximetry, capnography, ventilator waveform analysis, and cardiac output, ECG, and laboratory values; provides respiratory care interventions within the scope of the Rapid Response Team, performs CPR
    Performs bedside spirometry including spontaneous breathing parameters, PEFR, and other limited pulmonary function; identifies normal values for patients
    Provides patient/family education
    Performs arterial blood gas puncture (Adults) Performs bronchoscopy assist (Adults)
    Provide clinical precepting of respiratory care students on rotation
    Demonstrate initiative in optimizing patient care by participating in physician rounds and documenting assessment findings and therapy changes
    Engagement in the pursuit of excellence; i.e. committee participation, CQI and QA initiatives, abstracts, research, Daily Management System (DMS) projects, or other activities to improve the clinical and work environments
    Other duties as assigned
    Transports between RUMC and other hospitals as a member of the neonatal transport team (Neo/Peds)
    Attends high risk deliveries and provides appropriate respiratory support (Neo/Peds)
    Demonstrate professionalism by belonging to the AARC/ISRC and/or pursuing education to advance one¦s skills

    Position Qualifications IncludeRegistered Respiratory Therapist
    Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license
    All RTs must pass departmental competencies
    BLS Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification prior to start date
    ACLS (Adult) prior to start date PALS (Neo/Peds) prior to start date
    NRP prior to start date (Neo/Peds)

    Company HighlightsRanked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career.

    Everything we do centers on one goal:
    improving patient care.

    Rush offers a competitive salary, and valuable healthy living benefits including: health, dental and vision to help you maintain and improve your health.

    Rush also offers several ways to invest in your future.
    Rush University Medical Center was ranked among the top 20 best hospitals to work at in 2019 by Indeed.

    All three hospitals in the Rush University System for Health have been designated a "Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality" in the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

    Rush is an equal opportunity employer.

    We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.



  • Warren Barr South Loop Chicago, United States

    Warren Barr South Loop - Are you looking for a rewarding career in Nursing? We are currently searching for a Respiratory Therapist to join our friendly, caring and supportive team · $5,000 sign-on bonus for full time · Salary: $85k annually · Warren Barr South Loop is rapidly gr ...

  • Resurrection Medical Center

    Respiratory Therapist

    2 weeks ago


    Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, United States

    Assured Nursing is currently seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a contract position in Chicago Illinois. This is a 7p-7:30a, 19:00:00-07:30:00, position in the Respiratory Care . The ideal candidate will possess a current state license as a Respiratory Therapist and have at lea ...

  • ILARL Resurrection Medicl Cntr-66510

    Respiratory Therapist

    2 weeks ago


    ILARL Resurrection Medicl Cntr-66510 Chicago, United States

    Daisy Medical is looking to add a talented/dependable Respiratory Therapist to our team You will be · joining a talented group of healthcare professionals · Job Info:Respiratory Therapist · Registered Respiratory Therapist · 3x12Hr Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, · Chicago , Illi ...


  • The Carlton Chicago, United States

    The Carlton - We are currently searching for a Respiratory Therapist to join our friendly, caring and supportive team · The Carlton is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in a Respiratory Therapist by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools ...

  • Supplemental Health Care

    Respiratory Therapist

    3 weeks ago


    Supplemental Health Care Chicago, IL, United States Temporary

    Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois. · Registered Respiratory Therapist · Discipline: Allied Health Professional · Start Date: ASAP · Employment Type: Travel · Supplemental Health Care is working ...

  • Advocate Health

    Respiratory Therapist

    2 weeks ago


    Advocate Health Chicago, United States Full time

    ***Sign-On Bonus Available*** · ***May be eligible for our Loan Forgiveness program - Up to 20K*** · Location:Advocate Trinity Hospital E. 93rd St, Chicago · Shift:Night Shift · Pay Range: $ $46.60 · We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation ...


  • Presence Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, United States

    InSync is a national provider of staffing services. A boutique company where our employees are #1. Our Ultra COOL staffing teams offer uncompromising customer service and are committed to matching talented professionals with the ideal jobs, personally tailored to each individual' ...


  • RML HEALTH PROVIDERS Chicago, United States

    Job Details · Job Title: Respiratory Therapist · Department/Location: Respiratory / Chicago, IL · Shifts: Days 7:00 am - 7:30 pm or Nights 7:00 pm- 7:30 am including rotating weekends and Holidays · Part-time (48 hours per pay period) + benefit eligible · FTE: 0.6 · Req. Number: ...


  • RML HEALTH PROVIDERS Chicago, United States

    Job Details · Job Title: Respiratory Therapist · Department/Location: Respiratory / Chicago, IL · Shifts: Days 7:00 am - 7:30 pm including rotating weekends and holidays · Part-time (48 hours per pay period) + benefit eligible · FTE: 0.6 · Req. Number: 1385 · Sign-on Bonus $5,000 ...


  • RML HEALTH PROVIDERS Hinsdale, United States

    Job Details · Job Title: Respiratory Therapist · Department/Location: Respiratory / Hinsdale, IL · Shifts: Days 7:00 am-7:30 pm or Nights 7:00 pm - 7:30 am · ( PRN/Registry): As Needed; Non-benefit eligible · FTE: 0.1 · Req. Number: 1378 · As Needed - Registry · Reporting to t ...

  • Amergis

    Respiratory therapist

    3 weeks ago


    Amergis Chicago, United States

    $45 · AmergisHealthcare Services is actively looking for a qualified Respiratory Therapist who would be interested in a 6 week, PRN Contract with a HealthcareFacility in Chicago, IL.Additional details of the contract position are below: · PositionTitle: Respiratory Therapist ...

  • Advocate Health

    Respiratory Therapist

    3 weeks ago


    Advocate Health Chicago, United States

    Location: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - 836 W. Wellington Ave, Chicago · Shift:Per Diem Night Shift (3rd) · Pay Range: $ $46.60 · We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range (above) will be based on factors s ...


  • RML HEALTH PROVIDERS Hinsdale, United States

    Job Details · Job Title: Respiratory Therapist · Department/Location: Respiratory/ Hinsdale, IL · Shifts: Nights 7:00 pm - 7:30 am · Part-time 48 hours per pay period + benefit eligible · FTE: 0.6 · Req. Number: 1261 · Sign-on Bonus $5,000 · Reporting to the Manager, Respiratory ...

  • Aureus Medical Group - Cardiopulmonary

    Respiratory Therapist

    2 weeks ago


    Aureus Medical Group - Cardiopulmonary Chicago, IL, United States Temporary

    Aureus Medical Group - Cardiopulmonary is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois. · Specialty: Respiratory Therapist · ~ Discipline: Allied Health Professional · ~ Start Date: ASAP · ~ Shift: 12 hours · ~ Employment Type: Travel · Estim ...


  • RML HEALTH PROVIDERS Chicago, United States

    Job Details · Job Title: Respiratory Therapist · Department/Location: Respiratory / Chicago, IL · Shift: Days. 7:00 am - 7:30 pm · PRN/Registry: As Needed; non-benefit eligible · FTE: 0.1 · Req. Number: 1032 · Registry -- As Needed · Reporting to the Manager, Respiratory Care - ...

  • Aureus Medical Group - Cardiopulmonary

    Respiratory Therapist

    2 weeks ago


    Aureus Medical Group - Cardiopulmonary Chicago, IL, United States

    Aureus Medical Group - Cardiopulmonary is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois. · Specialty: Respiratory Therapist · ~ Discipline: Allied Health Professional · ~ Start Date: ASAP · ~ Shift: 12 hours · ~ Employment Type: Travel · Estim ...

  • RML HEALTH PROVIDERS

    Respiratory Therapist

    2 weeks ago


    RML HEALTH PROVIDERS Chicago, United States

    Job Details · Job Title: Respiratory Therapist · Department/Location: Respiratory / Chicago, IL · Shift: Days. Nights. 7:00 pm - 7:30 am including rotating weekends and Holidays · Full-time (72 hours per pay period) + Benefit-eligible · FTE: 0.9 · Req. Number: 1033 · **$7,500 Si ...

  • Aureus Medical Group - Cardiopulmonary

    Respiratory Therapist

    2 weeks ago


    Aureus Medical Group - Cardiopulmonary Chicago, IL, United States Temporary

    Aureus Medical Group - Cardiopulmonary is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois. · Specialty: Respiratory Therapist · ~ Discipline: Allied Health Professional · ~ Start Date: ASAP · ~ Shift: 12 hours · ~ Employment Type: Travel · Estim ...

  • Epic Travel Staffing

    Respiratory Therapist

    3 weeks ago


    Epic Travel Staffing Chicago, United States Travel

    Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel - Registered Respiratory Therapist · Shift: Nights / 7p-7:30a, 12x3, 36hrs per week Length: 13 weeks · Requirements:IL License · 1 year experience · AHA BLS · AHA PALS · AHA ACLS preferred · NRP (AAP) preferred · Respiratory Therapist speci ...


  • RML HEALTH PROVIDERS Chicago, United States

    Job Details · Job Title: Respiratory Therapist · Department/Location: Respiratory / Chicago, IL · Shifts: Days 7:00 am - 7:30 pm or Nights 7:00 pm - 7:30 am including rotating weekends and holidays · Full-time (72 hours per pay period) + benefit eligible · FTE: 0.9 · Req. Number: ...