Join UChicago Medicine, as a Special Procedures Nurse (SPN). In this role, you will support the Infusion Therapy Clinic in Hyde Park.
Up to $2,500 sign on bonus available!
Under the direction of an Attending Physician or a licensed independent practitioner, RN provides technically complex and high risk nursing care services to patients which may include one or more of the following categories: sedation, intravenous infusions, complex procedures, e.g., lumbar puncture, cardiac catherization; This may also include specialized monitoring during procedure and recovery phase; The RN may have Charge Nurse responsibility for his/her assigned unit.
Responsibilities include:
- Represents The University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) in a positive manner with the prospective, former and current community we serve; interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and other customers of our services; demonstrates knowledge of the operating practices of UCMC.
- Upholds the Mission Statement of UCMC: to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. To accomplish our mission, we call upon the skills and expertise of all who work together to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and further the knowledge of those dedicated to caring.
- Handles confidential information consistent with Federal HIPAA legislation.
- Performs a variety of clinical and research procedures with efficiency and high standards of quality; assures that the proper protocol is used for each sedation.
- Provides patient care in a compassionate and empathetic manner; demonstrates knowledge of age-specific considerations in the provision of care. Involves a multidisciplinary team as needed to support patient and family psychological, social and spiritual needs.
- Accurately completes required patient assessment, documentation, and interpretations for each patient encounter. Possesses sound professional judgment for timely physician intervention as needed. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate actions, initiates appropriate life supporting interventions while communicating appropriately with physicians.
- Maintains nursing equipment and work areas in proper working condition; reports malfunctioning equipment or housekeeping issues to the appropriate person. Maintains a neat and clean work area with equipment. Maintains adequate inventory control of all necessary supplies. Emergency equipment maintained with adequate availability, good working order and restocks as needed with a fiscal awareness and accountability.
- Interfaces with customers, specifically patients, families, visitors, and UCMC staff in a professional, positive and accommodating manner; demonstrates knowledge of AIDET principles and employs in all situations; demonstrates flexibility in accommodating special needs of customers whenever possible.
- Performs all required Quality Assurance testing as indicated or as required by UCMC
- Rotates to clinical areas as directed to assist in safe staffing ratios; utilizes resources to safely transport sedated patients to an appropriate or designated area within the UCMC
- The RN is expert in assessing and treating and evaluating patient conditions specific to their work area, e.g., anxiety, pain, claustrophobia and underlying disease conditions. Due to the complex nature of pain, RN will evaluate and treat pain in a prompt, caring fashion and reassess after each intervention, charting per UCMC protocol.
- RN maintains hospital required nursing & ICU unit specific competencies needed to provide proficient nursing care; RN will provide continuity of care for infant, pediatric or adult patients based on area of specialty. This includes assisting in the care of critically ill patients during sedation/procedural encounters. Administering high-risk infusion and transfusion (i.e. chemotherapy medicines).
- Contributes to the Patient Services Sector/Outpatient Services Sector offering constructive suggestions for change and participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of new and existing programs utilizing evidence based practice.
- RN uses nursing knowledge to anticipate and plan for patient care needs. The RN understands and applies safety principles and serves as a resource to other healthcare personnel on patient care. RN knows the potential risks and complications from specialty procedures and can assist in the initial treatment of adverse effects in their area of expertise.
Job Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
- Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.
- Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois
- Current CPR, ACLS, and/or PALS Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
- ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy card
- Chemotherapy experience preferred
- Experience working in a research environment
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
- Shift: 10 hours- Days
- Unit/Department: Infusion Therapy
- CBA Code: NNU
Must comply with UCMC’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.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Systems Resilience Specialist. This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Resilience Specialist to join UChicago Medicine. You will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of our disaster recovery environment and business continuity systems. The primary focus of this role will be as follows:
- Driving the EHR systems disaster recovery strategy
- Developing and updating disaster recovery plans for critical IT systems and applications
- Tracking and reporting on disaster recovery readiness
- Documenting comprehensive disaster recovery plans
Essential Job Functions:
- Design, configure, and test disaster recovery plans and procedures for our IT infrastructure and applications
- Coordinating and executing disaster recovery tests and drills to ensure readiness and compliance
- Monitor and report on the performance and availability of our disaster recovery environment and business continuity systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues or incidents related to our disaster recovery environment and business continuity systems
- Provide technical support and guidance to our staff and customers on the use of our IT systems and applications
- Update and document our disaster recovery policies and best practices
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including infrastructure SMEs, vendors and service providers, to ensure alignment and integration of disaster recovery strategies
- Working with the Business Continuity Office, develop and implement IT disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure business continuity and minimize downtime in the event of a disaster or system failure
- Track and report on the IT organization's disaster recovery readiness, including conducting periodic assessments and audits to identify gaps, risks, and areas for improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business units, to identify critical systems, applications, and data, and develop recovery strategies and plans
- Serve as the primary IT point of contact for disaster recovery incidents and lead the response efforts, including coordinating with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders
- Conduct regular testing and simulations of disaster recovery plans to validate their effectiveness and identify areas for refinement
- Document comprehensive disaster recovery plans, including system configurations, recovery procedures, communication protocols, and dependencies
- Keep abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in disaster recovery and make recommendations for their implementation
- Provide training and awareness sessions to educate IT employees on disaster recovery procedures and protocols
- Collaborate with external entities, such as regulatory agencies and emergency response organizations, to ensure compliance and alignment with industry standards
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or at least 3 years of experience in IT technical support, disaster recovery, or business continuity
- Relevant certifications in disaster recovery (e.g., Certified Business Continuity Professional, Disaster Recovery Certified Expert) are a plus
- Proven experience in disaster recovery planning, implementation, and management, preferably within an academic healthcare organization
- Strong understanding of disaster recovery principles, methodologies, and best practices
- Experience with cloud computing, virtualization, and network technologies
- Familiarity with Epic EMR or other healthcare information systems and their disaster recovery requirements
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and develop effective mitigation strategies
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards related to disaster recovery and business continuity
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days – 8-hour shift
- Unit/Department: IT Clinical Applications
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’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.
New Market Rates
Respiratory Therapist, Full-Time - $9,000 Sign-on Bonus
UChicago Medicine is hiring a parl-time Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care Services department with a $9,000 sign-on bonus.
We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Part-Time, Night shift for the University of Chicago Medicine at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open positions will be supporting either the Adult or Pediatric/Neonatal patient populations. We also have Student opportunities available for individuals currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with our Respiratory Care Services department. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.
Job Summary
In this role, the (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.
Essential Job Functions
- Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.)
- Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery 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 the patient during administration of such modalities.
- Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.
- Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required.
- Initiates, maintains, and checks status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines.
- Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration)
- Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree from an accredited academic body.
- Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care
- Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Part Time (0.6 PTE)
- Shift: Night Shift 6:30pm-7:00am
- Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult)
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Join UChicago Medicine as a Nursing Support Assistant in our Oncology/ SCT Unit!
 
With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills.
 
The University of Chicago Medicine is designated as a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, meaning the hospital is prepared to handle the most seriously injured trauma patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This unit is a high acuity, fast-paced transplant unit, which is looking for a NSA with attention to detail, effective communication, and ability to multi-task. Prefers 6 months of nursing assistant experience, but willing to hire new graduates from an accredited NSA program. Unit offers self-scheduling, opportunities to work with multi-disciplinary teams, and a friendly culture.
 
Job Summary
Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area.
 
Essential Job Functions
- Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids
- Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients.
- Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients
- Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer
- Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment.
- Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs
- Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart
- Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR.
- CPR/BLS Certification 
- Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form
- Ability to work in partnership with management and staff
- Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
- Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required
- Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication
- Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs 
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Part Time (0.60 FTE)
- Shift: Nights, 7pm-7am
- Unit/Department: 10E Oncology/ SCT
- CBA Code: 743 Union
Must comply with UCMC’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.
Join UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Registered Nurse at our Glenview clinic in Chicago. In this role, you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.
A Registered Nurse, UCM Care Network, is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation by following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians. This position will be located in a community-based physician practice.
Responsibilities include:
- Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
- Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
- Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.
- Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
- Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
Job Qualifications:
- Must have experience working in a community health setting.
- A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Must be an actively licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.
- Minimum of one year professional nursing experience
- A current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Day Shift
- Unit/Department: GI
- CBA Code: Non-Union
$15,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement!
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, in a detail-driven and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist with our Pediatrics team. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff are encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.
In this role, the Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. They provide for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status and implement appropriate patient care protocols to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. The Respiratory Therapist initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.
Essential Job Functions:
- Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery 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 the patient during administration of such modalities.
- Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required.
- Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines.
- Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program
- An active certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Note: Certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) can be accepted, but the RRT must be obtained within 180 days of hire
- A current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to obtain said license prior to start
- An active Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Demonstrates effective & accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program
- A Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification depending upon the patient care area assigned and the primary patient population served
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE)
- Shift: Nights – 6:30pm to 7:00am
- Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Pediatrics)
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’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.
(RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager, Respiratory Therapist, Assistant Manager/Supervisor, Job,The Respiratory Care Services Department, Adults, Rotational/Hybrid/Flexible, University of Chicago Medicine Hyde Park, IL
We're hiring for a (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager/Supervisor for Adults for full time working in a flexible position with hours between 1st and 2nd shift (Start Time between 10:00AM-3:00PM) for the University of Chicago Medicine Hyde Park, IL.
The Respiratory Care Services Department at the University of Chicago Medicine is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist, advanced technology and defined patient protocols.
In this role, the (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager for Adults will be responsible and accountable for over-seeing the operations and patient care duties of the Adult Hospital Respiratory Therapy Care Services department. Duties include completing daily assignments, quality audits and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) boards, facilitating daily huddles with staff, and directing delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in a financially responsible manner. This is in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Services Manager (RCSM). ARCSM supports RCSM with 24/7 coverage of the unit in creating, maintaining and adapting the scheduling of all staff on the 6-week scheduling periods. In the absence of the RCSM, the ARCSM assumes responsibility for the unit.
(RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager/Supervisor Education and Experience Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational body is required.
- Must be a graduate of a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care Services.
- Must have two or more years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Must have three or more years of management or supervisory experience.
- Must hold a current RCS license in the state of Illinois.
- Must be a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Must be an active member of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
- Must actively hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Must actively hold an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Must actively hold a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in an Educator role.
- Experience as a working as a Lead.
- Previous management experience
Position Details
- Job Type/PTE: Full Time (1.0 PTE)
- Shift:“Hybrid/Rotational/Flexible between 1st and 2nd shift based on departmental and organizational needs with input from incumbent on achieving quality work-life balance.”
- Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult)
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Bring your career to the next level as a (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager with The Respiratory Care Services Department a hospital that is thriving; from patient satisfaction to employee engagement, we are at the Forefront of Medicine. Take advantage of all we have to offer and #BringYourPassiontotheForefront. University of Chicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: APPLY NOW
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, in a detail-driven and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist - Registry - Per Diem - PRN with our Respiratory Care Services team. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology, and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff are encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.
In this role, the Respiratory Therapist Registry- Per Diem - PRN administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.
Essential Job Functions:
- Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery 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 the patient during administration of such modalities.
- Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.
- Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required.
- Initiates, maintains, and assesses status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines.
- Provides for patient transport internally and/or externally when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program
- An active certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- A current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to obtain said license prior to start
- An active Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
- Demonstrates effective & accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program
- A Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification depending upon the patient care area assigned and the primary patient population served
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: PRN, Per Diem, Registry (0.2 FTE)
- Shift: Day Shift – 12-hours ‘Requirement: four 12hr shifts per six week schedule.’
- Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, in a detail-driven and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist - Registry - Per Diem - PRN with our Respiratory Care Services team in our Pediatrics Department. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology, and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff are encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.
In this role, the Respiratory Therapist Registry- Per Diem - PRN administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.
Essential Job Functions:
- Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery 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 the patient during administration of such modalities.
- Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.
- Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required.
- Initiates, maintains, and assesses status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines.
- Provides for patient transport internally and/or externally when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program
- An active certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- A current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to obtain said license prior to start
- An active Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
- Demonstrates effective & accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program
- A Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification depending upon the patient care area assigned and the primary patient population served
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: PRN, Per Diem, Registry (0.2 FTE)
- Shift: Day Shift – 12-hours ‘Requirement: four 12hr shifts per six week schedule.’
- Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, in a detail-driven and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist - Registry with our Respiratory Care Services team. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology, and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff are encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.
In this role, the Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.
Essential Job Functions:
- Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery 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 the patient during administration of such modalities.
- Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.
- Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required.
- Initiates, maintains, and assesses status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines.
- Provides for patient transport internally and/or externally when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program
- An active certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- A current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to obtain said license prior to start
- An active Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
- Demonstrates effective & accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program
- A Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification depending upon the patient care area assigned and the primary patient population served
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: PRN (0.2 FTE)
- Shift: Night Shift – 12-hours ‘Requirement: four 12hr shifts per six week schedule.’
- Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’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.
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, in a detail-driven and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist - Registry - Per Diem - PRN with our Respiratory Care Services team in our pediatrics department. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology, and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff are encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.
In this role, the Respiratory Therapist Registry- Per Diem - PRN administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.
Essential Job Functions:
- Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery 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 the patient during administration of such modalities.
- Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.
- Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required.
- Initiates, maintains, and assesses status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines.
- Provides for patient transport internally and/or externally when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program
- An active certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- A current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to obtain said license prior to start
- An active Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
- Demonstrates effective & accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program
- A Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification depending upon the patient care area assigned and the primary patient population served
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: PRN, Per Diem, Registry (0.2 FTE)
- Shift: Night Shift – 12-hours ‘Requirement: four 12hr shifts per six week schedule.’
- Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services
- CBA Code: Non-Union
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
Must comply with UCMC’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.
$15,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement!
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, in a detail-driven and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist with our Pediatrics team. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff are encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.
In this role, the Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. They provide for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status and implement appropriate patient care protocols to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. The Respiratory Therapist initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.
Essential Job Functions:
- Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery 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 the patient during administration of such modalities.
- Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required.
- Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines.
- Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program
- An active certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Note: Certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) can be accepted, but the RRT must be obtained within 180 days of hire
- A current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to obtain said license prior to start
- An active Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Demonstrates effective & accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program
- A Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification depending upon the patient care area assigned and the primary patient population served
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE)
- Shift: Nights – 6:30pm to 7:00am
- Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Pediatrics)
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’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.
New Market Rates
We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Part-Time, Day shift for the University of Chicago Medicine at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open positions will be supporting either the Adult or Pediatric/Neonatal patient populations. We also have Student opportunities available for individuals currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with our Respiratory Care Services department. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.
Job Summary
In this role, the (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.
Essential Job Functions
- Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.)
- Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery 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 the patient during administration of such modalities.
- Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.
- Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required.
- Initiates, maintains, and checks status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines.
- Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration)
- Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree from an accredited academic body.
- Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care
- Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Part Time (0.6 PTE)
- Shift: Day Shift 6:30am-7:00pm
- Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult)
- CBA Code: Non-Union
* $5,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement
We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Day shift for the University of Chicago Medicine at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open positions will be supporting the Adult patient populations. We also have Student opportunities available for individuals currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with our Respiratory Care Services department. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.
Job Summary
In this role, the (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.
Essential Job Functions
- Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.)
- Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery 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 the patient during administration of such modalities.
- Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.
- Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required.
- Initiates, maintains, and checks status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines.
- Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration)
- Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree from an accredited academic body.
- Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care
- Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE)
- Shift: Day Shift 6:30am-7:00pm
- Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult)
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’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
Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as the Nurse Navigator to build and lead a new program with Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance (CCHA). We are seeking a results-oriented and compassionate nurse who will act as a clinical liaison for pediatric patients and their families across multiple medical services, clinical departments and facilities.
Who you are:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a current Illinois license.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a nurse navigator, care coordination or case management role required.
- Clinical experience in GI, pediatrics, neuro, cardiovascular, or oncology strongly preferred.
- Must be eligible to work with Advocate, Northshore, and UCM health information systems.
- Passionate about providing an exceptional experience to pediatric patients and their families.
- Critical thinker who can problem solve and troubleshoot across multiple health organizations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with patients, family members, and physicians.
What you’ll gain as CCHA Nurse Navigator:
- Opportunity to make an impact in a newly created role that will allow for integration between 3 locations seamlessly with the mission of providing an excellent patient experience through challenging health situations.
What you’ll do as the CCHA Nurse Navigator:
- Acts as liaison for pediatric patients across the CCHA network.
- Serves as a clinical partner to facilitate a seamless patient experience across the CCHA network.
- Acts with urgency and escalates barriers to access for patients to ensure patient appointments are within 7 days.
- Coordinates prior authorization and release of records preceding initial visit in communication with program providers.
- Coordinates joint appointments and referrals prior to first visit in communication with program liaison and providers.
- Oversees the scheduling of new patient’s initial appointment with the appropriate provider.
- Develops and coordinates development of system education materials, clinical pathways and quality studies.
- Serves as call center contact and escalation point for intake coordinators.
- Coordinates appointments and facilitates follow-up testing.
Must comply with UCMC’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.
Join UChicago Medicine, as an Assistant Patient Care Manager in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Comer Children's is a Level I pediatric trauma center. Comer provides care for critically ill and injured children in our technologically advanced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This 30-bed facility is fully equipped to treat children with complex medical problems, conditions requiring major surgery, including cardiac, transplant, and neurosurgery, and multiple traumas.
Sign on Bonus up to $5,000.00
Assistant Patient Care Manager Job Summary:
The Assistant Patient Care Manager will be responsible and accountable for over-seeing the operations of a designated Care Center on her/his respective shift. Duties include directing delivery of quality, patient-centered care in a financially responsible manner. This is in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Care Center Patient Care Managers and Clinical Director.
The Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM) for the Comer PICU provides clinical and administrative leadership. In this role you are responsible for assisting in the management of the nursing and clinical support staff. The APCM is responsible for providing regulatory and quality oversight to the staff. This person works in conjunction with the Patient Care Manager to oversee the daily operations of the unit in a financially responsible and patient-centered care manner. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the mission, vision and values of The University of Chicago Medical Center Comer Children’s Hospital.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists & collaborates with the PCMs in supporting changes, new and existing programs with staff input and feedback
- Aides in development of goals that are consistent with department goals and Hospitals’ mission
- Assists & collaborates in utilizing appropriate resources and departments to facilitate operations
- Identifies issues, presents strategies and acts as a change agent to resolve patient care issues
- Provides clinical expertise and resources for unit
- Rounds, assesses, and addresses customer and patient satisfaction
- Oversees performance management, staff development, and staff retention
- Participates in the Quality Improvement (QI) processes by assisting in identifying issues to be examined, collects and analyzes data, and reports to QI committee and staff
- Evaluates and addresses staffing needs and participates in the interview and selection process of staff
- Monitors a budget and maximizes care efficiency and throughput
- Active participation in committee work and task force assignments on as needed basis
Assistant Patient Care Manager Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher, Master’s degree preferred.
- Current Illinois RN license
- 1-2 years of Charge Nurse experience with demonstrated leadership skills highly preferred
- Pediatric/Pediatric ICU experience is highly preferred; critical care experience preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills to maintain an open network of communication among staff members, care center and sector leadership, and other health care professionals and departments.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Evening shift, 2p-12a & Night Shift 9P - 7A, every other weekend and on-call coverage included
- Unit/Department: PICU
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Oncology Nurse Navigator in the OB/GYN Clinic.
Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available!
Under the direction of a faculty sponsor and in collaboration with the program support team, coordinates the care of patients through the disease process. Acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across medical services and clinical departments. Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs. Evaluates and manages patient symptoms before during and after treatment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Acts as liaison for patients, families and their multidisciplinary clinical team.
- Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs.
- Facilitates resolution to patient needs and monitors follow up.
- Educates/reinforces education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan.
- Coordinates discharge planning with the patient’s family, social workers, home nursing staff, oncologists, and personal physicians.
- Works with patients and family members to ensure discharge instructions are understood and followed.
- Develops and/or coordinates development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies.
- Coordinates and/or participates in multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conference.
- Documents recommendations made at multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conferences.
Required Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license.
- Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited School of Nursing with BSN.
- Minimum of two years hematology/oncology clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis, and knowledge about clinical aspects of oncology including protocol therapy and data management.
- Must have general computer skills and be adaptable to changing working situations and work assignments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required, with specific ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and physicians.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Oncology Certified Nurse preferred.
- Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Provider preferred.
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days - 4/10-hour shifts
- Unit/Department: OB/GYN
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’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.
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Building Engineer in theFacilities / Engnrng &Trades.
Essential Job Functions
- Identifies, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains building utility systems related to low voltage electric wiring controls for heating and ventilating systems, pneumatic temperature controls, pumps, air filters, and central refrigeration units
- May replace switches and motors to 110 volts
- Maintains relative pressures and air quantities in HVAC systems
- Repairs and maintains existing plumbing systems
- Repairs and maintains appliances including refrigeration and package A/C equipment
- Works from building blueprints to determine location and layout of circuits, ducts and piping. Performs on the scene repairs or replaces components. Performs repair work in central shop
- Uses hand tools and power equipment such as drill press, saw, threader, and grinding wheels
- Requisitions materials and supplies as needed
- Keeps work area neat, clean and safe
- Completes required departmental paperwork in a timely and legible fashion
- Communicates with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact and courtesy
- Follows through on all assigned duties until completion
- Maintains personal appearance in accordance with departmental policy on dress and uniform
- Performs other duties assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Graduate
- Successful completion of recognized apprentice program as Building Engineer or equivalent progressive experience in building repair and maintenance
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others by writing.
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the job.
- Must be able to work from ladders and scaffolds.
- Must be physically capable of performing the work expected in an efficient manner.
- Must have knowledge of safety rules, practices and equipment.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with other people.
- Must be capable of strenuous physical activity.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 8-hour shifts
- Shift: Evenings
- Unit/Department: Facilities / Engnrng &Trades
- CBA Code: 73 SEIU
- No Visa Sponsorship Available
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Operating Engineer.
In this role, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all machinery and equipment required to supply the Medical Center complex with electrical power, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, medical/laboratory air, medical/laboratory vacuum, steam and water.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintaining and keeping building utility systems in order: heating, cooling and ventilating systems, pneumatic and DDC temperature controls, medical/laboratory air, medical/laboratory vacuum, pumps, cooling towers, air filters, and central refrigeration units. Duties include identifying, diagnosing and repairing system components to ensure continued operation.
- Adjusting manual and automated controls of building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of buildings. May operate computer Building Automation Systems (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Andover) to accomplish specific tasks related to building operations.
- Maintaining and keeping the steam distribution system and high pressure vessels (up to 180 psi pressure) within the Medical Center in order. Duties may include tightening fittings, repacking valves, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders and gauges, cleaning and replacing burners and other components.
- Participating in building and system start-up and commissioning. Participating in capital projects and working with project managers and contractors to complete projects.
- May operate and maintain pneumatic tube systems within the Medical Center.
- May replace switches and motors to 110 volts.
- Maintaining relative pressures and air quantities in HVAC systems.
- Repairing and maintaining existing plumbing systems.
- Repairing and maintaining appliances including refrigeration and package A/C equipment.
- Working from building blueprints to determine location and layout of circuits, ducts and piping. Performing on the scene repairs or replacing components. Performings repair work in central shop.
- Using hand tools and power equipment such as drill presses, saws, threaders, and grinding wheels.
- Requisitioning materials and supplies as needed.
- Keeping work area neat, clean and safe.
- Completing required departmental paperwork in a timely and legible fashion.
- Communicating with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact and courtesy.
- Following through on all assigned duties until completion.
- Maintaining personal appearance in accordance with departmental policy on dress and uniform.
- Performing other duties assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Graduate.
- Successful completion of recognized trade union apprentice program such as an Operating Engineer (IUOE-399), Pipefitter (LU-597 - controls), Sheet Metal Worker (Local 73) or equivalent trade union local bargaining unit or
- Successful completion of a recognized training program such as power plant operator (e.g., U.S. Navy, USCG), technical training school or educational programs (e.g., Certificate or AA in Stationary Engineering or HVAC/R).
- Must have and maintain a current City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License. A Stationary Engineers License from an equivalent jurisdiction is acceptable until a City of Chicago license can be obtained.
- Must have a minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in power plant, facility operations, building maintenance or building automation/controls.
- Must have and maintain an EPA Refrigerant License
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others by writing.
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the job.
- Must be able to work from ladders and scaffolds.
- Must be physically capable of performing the work expected in an efficient manner.
- Must have knowledge of safety rules, practices and equipment.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with other people.
- Must be capable of strenuous physical activity.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 8-hour shifts
- Shift: 2nd Shift 3:00pm-11:30pm
- CBA Code: SEIU
- No Visa Sponsorship Available