Sleep Medicine Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Health

Base: $30.70 - $46.05 ph; bonus/equity: premium py...
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Mechanical ventilator operation and monitoring
Oxygen delivery modes and equipment proficiency
Emergency respiratory care techniques
Advocate Health is seeking a Sleep Medicine Respiratory Therapist to join their Pediatric Sleep Medicine department. The ideal candidate will be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist with critical care experience, responsible for administering therapeutic procedures and managing respiratory care for patients

Job Summary

  • The role requires independent evaluation of therapies and making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and career development programs.
  • Incumbents must be proficient in initiating, monitoring, and maintaining mechanical and non-invasive ventilators while adhering to departmental safety guidelines.

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Advocate Health is seeking a Sleep Medicine Respiratory Therapist to join their Pediatric Sleep Medicine department. The ideal candidate will be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist with critical care experience, responsible for administering therapeutic procedures and managing respiratory care for patients.

Salary

Base: $30.70 - $46.05 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Premium pay for shift and on-call based on job; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical ventilator operation and monitoring
  • Oxygen delivery modes and equipment proficiency
  • Emergency respiratory care techniques
  • Blood sampling analysis and interpretation
  • Electronic medical records documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Effective communication with healthcare teams
  • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Cultural competency in pediatric care

Key Requirements

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
  • State licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner required
  • Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association
  • Associate's degree in respiratory therapy or equivalent experience
  • 2 years critical care experience for Free-Standing Emergency Department

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