Respiratory Therapist

7 days ago

Park Ridge, Illinois, United States Advocate Health Full time

Sign-On Bonus Available - Up to $20,000 and Relocation Bonus Available for the Respiratory Therapist role at Advocate Health.

Location : Advocate Children's Hospital Dempster St., Park Ridge
Shift : Night
Pay Range : $46.60

We strive to provide a comprehensive benefits package, including shift differentials, 401(k) company contribution, and opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range.

Job Summary : Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care, administering procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Utilize evidence-based practices, clinical decision making, and skilled communication to create a safe patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Administer respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
  • Provide medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient-driven respiratory protocols.
  • 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 Therapist certification (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 45 days.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months.
  • Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) needs to be obtained within 0 months.
  • Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Specialist (NPS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months.

Education Required : Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Experience Required : No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

  • Effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Effective organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use.
  • Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail 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.

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