Respiratory Therapist; RRT Nights

Job Description

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 staff to access, implement, and perform respiratory care procedures for our patients.

NEW $20,000 Sign On Bonus (Full‑Time Positions only) and Weekend Requirements of only every Third Weekend!

Under the direction of the Director and/or Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the coordination of and performing direct respiratory care for patients, utilizing concepts of respiratory care practices for all patient age groups of neonatal through adult as specified by respiratory care policy and procedures. They will serve as a resource, preceptor, and mentor for other health‑care professionals and will demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide respiratory care procedures.

• Maintains departmental productivity and efficient operation of the department per established standards.
• Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of patient assignments with minimal assistance.
• Incurs no overtime unless requested and approved by lead therapist.
• Explains procedures and protocols of 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.
• Determines the most appropriate modality of respiratory care for patient and informs 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.

• Completion of an AMA‑approved RRT program.
• Basic Life Support Certification through The American Heart Association.
• Must achieve Registered 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.

• Professionally minded, ambitious to advance in profession, tact and courtesy essential.

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full‑Time (0.9 FTE)
• Shift: Nights (New Weekend Requirements of only every third Weekend!)
• Unit/Department:
  Respiratory
• CBA Code:
  Non‑Union

Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital’s 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.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s 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.

We’ve 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… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward.

If you’d like to add enriching human…