Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics) - Full-Time - Nights
Company: Advocate Health
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
***Sign-On Bonus Available******May be eligible for our Loan
Forgiveness program - Up to 20K***Location:Advcoate Children's
Hospital - 4440 W. 95th St, Oak LawnPay Range: $32.78 - $45.45We
want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual
compensation offered in the Pay Range (above) will be based on
factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or
training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a
comprehensive benefits package including:* Shift differentials for
PM, Nights, Weekends (based on job profile)* 401(k) company
contribution: 3% of your eligible annual salary AND 401(k) employer
match: Dollar for dollar match up to 3%* Opportunity for yearly
merit increases within the salary rangeSummary: Advocate Children's
Hospital (ACH) -Oak Lawn is seeking talented, motivated respiratory
therapists with a passion for the smallest of patients. New team
members receive a robust orientation and build the skillset to work
in the Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Cardiac ICU,
Pediatric General Floors, and Pediatric Emergency Department. The
pediatric respiratory care department works solely with the
neonatal/pediatric population and offers competitive professional
and educational growth opportunities.Responsible for providing and
coordinating comprehensive respiratory care. The Respiratory
therapist administers respiratory care procedures and modalities in
accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Using evidence-based practices, clinical decision making, and
skilled communication, the therapist compassionately leads efforts
to creates the safest patient environment and the best patient
experience across the continuum.Major Responsibilities:* Uses
Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient
utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest
radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates
blood gases and electrolytes. Can identify and address the special
needs of patient population specific to department services.*
Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care
venues. Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as
applicable to facility.* Provides medication treatments and
therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory
protocols (PDRP's) as prescribed.* Cleans, maintains and ensures
proper functionality of equipment. Can troubleshoot equipment as
necessary and identifies the need for service and/or repair.*
Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care,
goal of therapy, and disease management.* Facilitates clinical
problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide
education on managing patients.* Under physician direction, the
respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to policies
and procedures for a variety of different service areas, perform
tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and maintain
performance standards and organizational behaviors.* Demonstrates
effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.*
Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper
safety measures to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety
events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify
potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of
corrective actions.* Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and
skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the
patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the life span and possess the ability
to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the
appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide
the care needed as described in the department's policies and
procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the
departmental job standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or
Certification Required:* Respiratory Care Practitioner license
issued by the state in which the team member practices., and* Adult
Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification issued by the
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained
within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not
required, and* Respiratory Therapist certification (CRT) issued by
the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), and* Basic Life
Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the
American Heart Association (AHA), and* Advanced Cardiac Life
Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart
Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless
department leader has determined it is not required, and* Pediatric
Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American
Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless
department leader has determined it is not required, and* Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American
Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) needs
to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has
determined it is not required, and* Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory
Specialist (NPS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care
(NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department
leader has determined it is not required.Education Required:*
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.Experience Required:* No
experience required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:*
Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving
skills.* Problem solving and decision making for patient care and
equipment use.* Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail
and electronic medical record systems.* Excellent communication
(written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.*
Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop
rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a
variety of patients, team members, and physicians. Ability to take
initiative and work collaboratively with others.* Demonstrates time
management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in
an environment with frequent interruptions.Physical Requirements
and Working Conditions:* Operates all equipment necessary to
perform the job.* Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to
waist.* Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height
occasionally.* Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry
it across various distances.* Must be able to lift 20 lb from waist
to overhead.* Must be able to push/pull while utilizing 30# of
force occasionally for long distances.* Must demonstrate
stand-pivot transfer from bed to chair.* Must perform sliding
transfer of 150 lbs person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second
person.* Must utilize safe body mechanics at all times.This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.
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