Respiratory Therapist

LOCATION: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Care SHIFT: 7:00 pm
-7:15 am rotating every other weekend PAY RANGE: $44.377 - $53.518 HOURLY

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

Practicing under the direction of the Respiratory Department Head, the Respiratory Therapist is a clinical expert who is responsible for the oversite of the shift. This includes assigning respiratory care staff to work areas and/or work assignments, modifying assignments, coordinate/provide clinical assistance and emergency response, and prompt customer service.

• Provides direct respiratory patient care in any and all patient care settings as directed, utilizing equipment and procedures
• Follows protocols established for Respiratory Therapy Practitioners; may administer new or highly specialized procedures, test new equipment, and otherwise evaluate modifications to existing methods of respiratory patient care as directed by appropriate medical staff or supervisor
• Directs the shift through division of workload, serves as the hub of communication, and coordinates with external departments to ensure safe operations
• Conducts quality rounds, captures shift data, and conduct/participate in departmental shift huddles
• Participates in the orientation and training of Departmental personnel as directed, to assist in their successful mastery of progressively responsible clinical duties, monitors progress of personnel to this end, and advises Associate Manager of same
• Acts as a resource person for respiratory staff and other health care professionals, orients students, physicians, nurses, and others in Respiratory Therapy Procedures
• Monitor inventory needs to maintain necessary par levels of equipment
• Oversees cleaning, calibration, and maintenance of all respiratory equipment and assures quality standards are met
• Partners with departmental leadership as well as external leadership, including On-Duty Administrator and Administrator-On-Call, to address operational needs
• Recognizes and reports deficiencies and concerns
• Assists Respiratory Therapy Supervisor in the coordination of respiratory care delivery of services in a particular work setting or on a particular shift, acts as lead/charge therapist in the absence of the supervisor, or as circumstances require
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Licensed by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Current certified in the following:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Credentialed as Adult Critical Care Specialists (ACCS) is preferred.

• Working knowledge of Respiratory procedures and the use of Respiratory equipment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to manage a variety of people from different socio-economic backgrounds
• Computer literacy and keyboarding skills
• Strong customer service and empathy skills
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
• Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor, and temperature
• Ability to walk extensively, lift moderately heavy objects, and climb stairs
• Ability to consistently push, pull, twist, turn, bend, kneel, stoop, lift, and reach above shoulder and…