Graduate Respiratory Therapist (rt) - Adults

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Oak Lawn, Illinois, US
Base: $35.50 - $53.25; bonus/equity: $10,000 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.
  • Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues, assists physician with bedside procedures, and provides medication treatments per physician order or patient driven protocols.
  • 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: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus; Benefits: Eligible for Loan Forgiveness program – Up to 20K

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Evidence-based practices
  • Clinical decision making
  • Skilled communication
  • Culture of safety
  • Human relation skills

Key Requirements

  • Respiratory Therapist certification (CRT) within 45 days
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
  • No experience required

Work Rights

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