RESPIRATORY THERAPY II (IHR/PT. at Sinai Chicago – Chicago, Illinois

Job Summary

Respiratory student to work along trained licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners.

Sinai Health System (SHS) is one the largest private safety net healthcare systems in Illinois. SHS includes Mount Sinai Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Sinai Children's Hospital, Sinai Medical Group, Sinai Community Institute, and Sinai Urban Health Institute and employs approximately 4000 individuals. For nearly 100 years, the organization's mission has been to improve the health of the individuals and the communities we serve.

Called Chicago's "safety-net giant," Sinai Health System's merger with Holy Cross Hospital in 2013 created a unique Jewish-Catholic partnership united in a mission to bring quality, compassionate health care and social services to some of Chicago's most economically challenged communities. Even before the Affordable Care Act, Sinai's institutions have emphasized community wellness by focusing on economic and social disparities that impact health. Today, there are 1.5 million Chicagoans in Sinai's service area.

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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Properly, skillfully, and safely operates all equipment including but not limited to oxygen delivery, nebulizer therapy, Ventilator care, BIPAP use, percussive techniques, and sputum induction; appropriate to the assessment of the patient including age and condition.
Provision of medications to patients of all ages in accordance with the physician written order. Demonstrates knowledge of the various medications used in treatment or therapies, their indications and contraindications and proper dosage. Has the ability to assess patient outcomes including recognition of adverse reaction to medications.
Demonstrates the ability and knowledge to recognize and/or suggest alternative treatment or therapy modalities to physicians based upon assessment of the patient. the assessment of the patient including age and condition.
Demonstrates the ability to provide adequate patient education and instruction on the safety, appropriate and effective use of various respiratory therapies and treatments. sment of the patient including age and condition.

BENEFITS

Tuition Reimbursement
PTO
403B
MED/DENTAL/VISION
EDUCATION
Graduate of an approved two-year School of Respiratory Care or equivalent with current credentials of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Must have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR). Must have a valid State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practioner License. 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. Six (6) to twelve (12) months of previous experience in an inpatient care setting is desirable.

Respiratory Therapist currently enrolled in school.

NRP/RRT/CRT

Registry Therapist, varied 8 hour shifts, One weekend per month, One summer, one winter holiday required.