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4 days ago
We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Advocate Aurora Health. This is a full-time position working days, with 36 hours per week.
Job SummaryThe Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care, administering procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical decision-making skills, effective communication, and the ability to lead efforts in creating a safe patient environment.
Key Responsibilities- Assess patients using various skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiographs, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes.
- Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues, assisting physicians with bedside or other procedures as applicable.
- Provide medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient-driven respiratory protocols as prescribed.
- Clean, maintain, and ensure proper functionality of equipment, troubleshooting issues and identifying the need for service and/or repair.
- Educate and instruct patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
- Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with a minimum of an associate degree.
- 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).
This position offers a competitive salary of $65,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience. Additional benefits include:
- Holiday pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Continuing education opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
The successful candidate must be able to operate all necessary equipment, lift up to 50 pounds, and stand-pivot transfer from bed to chair. A safe work environment is essential for this role, and the ability to recognize and apply proper safety measures is crucial.
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