Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Location: Chicago, IL
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Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph
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Department: Respiratory Care
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Schedule: Rotating shift l PRN #LI-TP1
- Patient Evaluation and Care: Provide comprehensive evaluation and care for patients experiencing respiratory insufficiencies.
- Treatment Planning: Assess patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of respiratory treatment and develop an individualized plan of care based on their diagnosis.
- Implementation and Monitoring: Implement and continuously monitor the patient care plan and associated respiratory equipment.
- Documentation and Communication: Monitor, accurately record, and effectively communicate changes in the patient's condition to the care team.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- 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 required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred. Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences:
- 1 year work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist strongly preferred.