Graduate Respiratory Therapist (rt) - Pediatrics

Advocate Health

Park Ridge, Illinois, US
Base: $35.50 - $53.25; bonus/equity: up to $20,000...
Administer respiratory care procedures
Operate specialized ventilators
Provide medication treatments
Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care, administering procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures

Job Summary

  • Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care, administering procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues, assists physicians with procedures, and provides medication treatments per physician order or patient driven protocols.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, benefits, retirement offerings, and career development programs.

Matching Summary

Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care, administering procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Salary

Base: $35.50 - $53.25; Bonus/Equity: Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus, up to $20,000 loan forgiveness, relocation bonus available; Benefits: Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer respiratory care procedures
  • Operate specialized ventilators
  • Provide medication treatments
  • Educate and instruct patients
  • Promote a culture of safety

Nice-to-have

  • Evidence-based practices
  • Clinical decision making
  • Skilled communication
  • Develop rapport and maintain relationships
  • Time management and prioritization

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
  • Respiratory Therapist certification (CRT) within 45 days
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Work Rights

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