RESPIRATORY THERAPY II in Chicago, Illinois at Sinai Chicago

About Us:

At Sinai Health System

Sinai Chicago, we take health care personally. Excellence in health care is about
more than just medicine, technology, tests, and treatments, it is about really caring for people with dignity and
respect. That is what we do. We are dedicated to providing the best care to meet the needs of people, for our
community, for our patients and for you.

Position Purpose:
Provision of treatments, therapies including medication, to patients of all ages in accordance with physician
written orders and in accordance with the organization and department policies and procedures. Has knowledge
and training to apply special equipment and techniques in a manner that provides positive patient outcome. Has
knowledge and training to assess patients for respiratory care needs and support, and ability to assess treatment or
therapy outcome. Completes documentation of all aspects of patient care.

Education and Work Experience:

Registry. One weekend per month. Varied shifts

Graduate of an approved two-year School of Respiratory Care or equivalent with current credentials of
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Compliant with PPD requirements.
Six (6) to twelve (12) months of previous experience in an inpatient care setting is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills:
Be able to apply the learned principles, methods, and techniques of Respiratory Care, the use, care and
operation of Respiratory Care equipment and supplies.
Must know the various locations of departments within the hospital, their policies and procedures.
Professional communication skills are required.
Ability to work with a culturally diverse patient and employee population in an effective and efficient
manner that promotes teamwork, optimizes patient outcomes and efficiently utilizes available resources.
Ability to accurately assess patient needs in conjunction with physician written orders to determine the
most effective therapy or treatment modality to optimize patient outcome.
Ability to effectively and efficiently participate in critical situations relying upon learned skills and
experience.
sinaichicago.org
Must meet the requirements for employment with the hospital as outlined under General Job requirements
Personnel-policy 7-0, and in addition must meet specific job specific qualifications.
Experience in EPIC and MEDITECH software systems preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:
Must have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR).
Must have a valid State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
Workplace Conditions:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,
handle or feel; and talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch
The employee is occasionally required to stand
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus