Job Description
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One (FT/PT positions)
- Up to 10K Sign-On Bonus Available
- Paid Time Off from Day One (FT/PT positions)
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Paid Parental Leave (FT positions only)
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Paid Parental Leave (FT positions only)
- Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Our promise to you:
Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine 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.
Schedule: Full-time days 7a-7p; Rotating weekends and holidays
Location: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks Hospital, 701 Winthrop Ave, Glendale Heights, IL
The role you'll contribute:
Provides pulmonary function services and education for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
The value you'll bring to the team:
- Perform all pulmonary function duties, including management of all outpatient procedures, ABG's, and 6-minute walks, including management of inpatient bedside simple spirometry and overnight download support.
- COPD education - including bedside assessment of comprehensive protocol patients, review of EPIC for COPD/PN/Asthma patients, providing COPD/smoking cessation education, and scheduling patients to the pulmonary disease clinic post discharge.
- RT staffing - weekend rotation expectation (performing staff duties) and fill in RT staffing when the PFT volume is low.
- Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
- Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
- Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
- Hospital respiratory therapy experience strongly preferred. Pulmonary function experience strongly preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:
- ACLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) from NBRC preferred.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
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.
Category: Respiratory Services
Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25021095
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.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift,