Respiratory Therapist Student, PRN Days - The University of Chicago Medicine

Join the UChicago Medicine team as a Respiratory Care Therapist Student! 

This second-year student in RCS will perform basic respiratory care treatments and procedures under the proximal supervision of a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist while working Flexible Hours in 12,10 or 8 hour shifts. In this role you will provide for a patient's assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Administers supplemental oxygen as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately.
• Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) therapy (bronchodilators, steroid therapy, mucolytics, etc.) as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately; in real-time fashion. Properly assesses and monitors the patient during administration of such modalities.
• Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, EzPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.

Required Qualifications 

• Second-Year Student in an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program with evidence of continued enrollment
• Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association)
• Must demonstrate effective and accurate communication, documentation and technical skills, both verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS/PALS Certification 

Job Details 

• Job Type/FTE: 0.10 FTE
• Shift: Day Shift – 12-hours "Requirement: four 12hr shifts per six week schedule"
• Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services 
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.