About the role#
This position is for a second-year Respiratory Care student at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. You will perform basic respiratory care treatments and procedures while under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist. This is a paid, part-time role with a focus on gaining clinical experience in a hospital setting.
What you'll do#
- Assess patients to determine their cardiopulmonary status.
- Implement patient care protocols to maintain or improve hemodynamic status.
- Administer supplemental oxygen as prescribed.
- Provide intermittent therapy, such as small volume nebulizers and MDI treatments.
- Perform bronchopulmonary hygiene, including airway clearance techniques like chest physiotherapy, the therapy vest, EzPap, Acapella devices, and incentive spirometry.
- Document all procedures accurately in the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Monitor patients during the administration of all modalities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a second-year student in an approved and accredited Respiratory Care program.
- Ability to communicate effectively and document technical skills in writing.
- ACLS and PALS certifications are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Harvey, Illinois.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts.
- Schedule: Four 12-hour shifts per six-week period.
About UChicago Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine operates as a nonprofit academic medical institution based in Chicago. Founded in 1927, the organization includes the Pritzker School of Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, and a network of hospitals and clinics. It maintains 805 licensed beds and employs nearly 7,900 staff members. The system provides specialty care across more than 40 centers, including an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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