Hershey, Pennsylvania
Posted: 24-Dec-24
Location: Hinsdale, Illinois
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Internal Number: 24030626
Our promise to you:
Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN nights 6:30p-7a; Weekend and holiday rotation
Location: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hosp, 120 N Oak Street, Hinsdale, IL
The role you’ll contribute:
Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
The value you’ll bring to the team:
• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team code. Participates in NICU transport team.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- 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.
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) from NBRC preferred.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
