Respiratory Therapist (rt) - Adults

Advocate Health

Park Ridge, Illinois, US
Base: $35.50 - $53.25; bonus/equity: $20,000 sign-...
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.
  • The therapist compassionately leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum using evidence-based practices and clinical decision making.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development.

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: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Available; Benefits: Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer respiratory care procedures
  • Operate specialized ventilators
  • Provide medication treatments
  • Maintain respiratory equipment functionality
  • Educate and instruct patients
  • Demonstrate effective communication

Nice-to-have

  • Evidence-based practices
  • Clinical decision making
  • Patient safety culture
  • Team collaboration
  • Interpersonal skills

Key Requirements

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Associate degree in respiratory care

Work Rights

Not specified

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