Respiratory Therapist (rt) Float

Advocate Health

Mount Pleasant, WI, US
Base: $33.05 - $49.60ph; bonus: $12,500 sign-on; b...
Hybrid (float between two locations)
Operate specialized ventilators
Interpret blood gases and electrolytes
Maintain respiratory equipment functionality
Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist Float for their facilities in Mount Pleasant and Kenosha, WI. The role involves providing respiratory care, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with medical teams while offering competitive pay and substantial benefits, including a sign-on bonus and loan forgiveness

Job Summary

  • The role involves using respiratory therapy processes to assess patients through pulmonary diagnostics and hemodynamic values.
  • Employees are eligible for a $12,500 sign-on bonus, up to $21,000 in loan forgiveness, and tuition assistance.
  • The position requires rotating between two medical centers with night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

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Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist Float for their facilities in Mount Pleasant and Kenosha, WI. The role involves providing respiratory care, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with medical teams while offering competitive pay and substantial benefits, including a sign-on bonus and loan forgiveness.

Salary

Base: $33.05 - $49.60/hour; Bonus: $12,500 sign-on; Benefits: Loan forgiveness up to $21,000, Tuition assistance up to $21,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • operate specialized ventilators
  • interpret blood gases and electrolytes
  • maintain respiratory equipment functionality
  • provide patient education on disease management
  • collaborate with physicians for procedures

Nice-to-have

  • effective conflict resolution skills
  • precepting new teammates and students
  • adapting to various service areas
  • strong time management in interruptions
  • proactive safety issue identification

Key Requirements

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
  • Active RRT or CRT credential from NBRC
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Associate degree from accredited program
  • No prior experience required

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