Sleep Medicine Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Health

Base: $30.70 - $46.05 ph; bonus/equity: premium py...
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Mechanical ventilator operation
Oxygen delivery methods
Emergency respiratory care
** Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Sleep Medicine Respiratory Therapist to join their pediatric sleep medicine department. The role requires expertise in respiratory care, including managing oxygen delivery and mechanical ventilation, with a focus on patient education and teamwork. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves independently evaluating therapies and making recommendations for patient care plans in a pediatric sleep medicine setting.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and career development programs.
  • Incumbents must be proficient in initiating, monitoring, and maintaining both mechanical and non-invasive ventilators while adhering to strict safety guidelines.

Matching Summary

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** Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Sleep Medicine Respiratory Therapist to join their pediatric sleep medicine department. The role requires expertise in respiratory care, including managing oxygen delivery and mechanical ventilation, with a focus on patient education and teamwork. **

Salary

Base: $30.70 - $46.05 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Premium pay for shift/on call; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical ventilator operation
  • Oxygen delivery methods
  • Emergency respiratory care
  • Blood sampling analysis
  • Electronic medical records proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Effective communication abilities
  • Problem-solving decision making
  • Patient education expertise

Key Requirements

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
  • State license as Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association
  • Associate's degree in respiratory therapy required
  • BSRT preferred over Associate's degree

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