Respiratory Therapist (rt) - Pediatrics

Advocate Health

Park Ridge, Illinois, US
$35.50 - $53.25; sign-on bonus up to $20,000, loan...
Pediatric respiratory care
Ventilator management
Patient assessment skills
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.
  • Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support patient assessment, operates specialized ventilators, provides medication treatments, and educates patients on self-care and disease management.
  • 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

$35.50 - $53.25; Sign-On Bonus Up to $20,000, Loan Forgiveness Up to $20,000, Relocation Bonus Available; Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • pediatric respiratory care
  • ventilator management
  • patient assessment skills
  • evidence-based practices
  • equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Nice-to-have

  • compassionate patient care
  • clinical problem solving
  • interdepartmental collaboration
  • safety culture promotion

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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