Respiratory Therapist Position

1 day ago

Schiller Park, Illinois, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
Respiratory Therapist Job Opportunity

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients in a hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administer respiratory care procedures and modalities, utilizing evidence-based practices to create a safe patient environment.
  • Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues, ensuring proper functionality and maintenance.
  • Provide medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient-driven respiratory protocols as prescribed.
  • Educate and instruct patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
  • Collaborate with other departments to provide education on managing patients and facilitate clinical problem solving.
Requirements:
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2019.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Education and Experience:
  • Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.
  • No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Effective organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making for patient care and equipment use.
  • Proficient computer skills, use of e-mail and electronic medical record systems.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening, and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally.
  • Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances.
  • Must be able to lift 20 lb from waist to overhead.
  • Must be able to push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances.
  • Must demonstrate stand-pivot transfer from bed to chair.
  • Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person.
  • Must utilize safe body mechanics at all times.

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