Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States Inova Health System Full time
Respiratory Therapist Job Description

**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Advocate Aurora Health. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care to patients, administering respiratory care procedures and modalities, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

**Responsibilities:**
* Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care to patients, including administering respiratory care procedures and modalities.
* Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
* Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
* Provide medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient-driven respiratory protocols as prescribed.
* Clean, maintain, and ensure proper functionality of equipment.
* 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:**
* 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, 2023.
* 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 email and electronic medical record systems.
* Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening, and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians.
* Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
* Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.

**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.

**About Advocate Aurora Health:**
Advocate Aurora Health is a leading health system in the Midwest, dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to our communities. We are committed to advancing the health and well-being of our patients, and we are seeking talented professionals like you to join our team.

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