Respiratory Therapist

2 days ago


Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Advocate Aurora Health. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients in critical care settings.

Job Summary:

  • Administer and coordinate respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Lead efforts to create a safe patient environment and optimize patient outcomes using evidence-based practices and clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment and Care
  • Conduct thorough assessments of patients utilizing various skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and blood gases.
  • Identify and address special needs of patient populations specific to department services.
Equipment Operations and Maintenance
  • Operate specialized ventilators in critical care venues.
  • Clean, maintain, and ensure proper functionality of equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment as necessary and identify the need for service and/or repair.
Education and Collaboration
  • Educate and instruct patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
  • Facilitate clinical problem-solving and collaborate with other departments to provide education on managing patients.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • 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, 2023.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is $35-$45 per hour based on experience and qualifications. As a Respiratory Therapist at Advocate Aurora Health, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including holiday pay, guaranteed hours, continuing education opportunities, and more.


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