RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this job posting is ONLY for Agency Contract Workers who are currently working at CCH. You will be eligible for the position, location, department, and shift in which you are currently placed.

Please note that external applicants or individuals not currently under contract at CCH are not eligible for this opportunity.

By applying, you acknowledge that your application will be considered solely based on your current contract placement at CCH.

LOCATION: CURRENT LOCATION BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF

DEPARTMENT: CURRENT LOCATION BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF

SHIFT: CURRENT SHIFT BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF

Job Summary SEIU 73

Practicing under the direction of the Respiratory Department Head, the Respiratory Therapist evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. The Respiratory Therapist assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostics procedures.

Typical Duties

• Provides direct respiratory patient care in any and all patient care settings as directed, utilizing equipment and procedures
• Follows protocols established for Respiratory Therapy Practitioners; may administer new or highly specialized procedures, test new equipment and otherwise evaluate modifications to existing methods of respiratory patient care as directed by appropriate medical staff or supervisor
• Participates in the orientation and training of Respiratory Therapy Technicians and other Departmental personnel as directed, to assist in their successful mastery of progressively responsible clinical duties, monitor progress of personnel to this end and advises supervisor of same
• Acts as a resource person for respiratory staff and other health care professionals, orients students, physicians, nurses and others in Respiratory Therapy Procedures
• Assists Respiratory Therapy Supervisor in the coordination of respiratory care delivery of services in a particular work setting or on a particular shift, acts as lead/charge therapist in the absence of the supervisor or as circumstances require

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (official transcripts required at time of interview)
• Licensed by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is required (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of recent full-time work experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Working knowledge of Respiratory procedures and the use of Respiratory equipment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills necessary to manage a variety of people from different socio-economic backgrounds
• Computer literacy and keyboarding skills
• Strong customer service and empathy skills
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
• Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature
• Ability to walk extensively, lift moderately heavy objects, and climb stairs
• Ability to consistently push, pull, twist, turn, bend, kneel, stoop, lift and reach above shoulder and stand for prolonged periods of time

VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must: • Meet the minimum qualifications for the position . • Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?" • Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department