Respiratory Therapist (rt) - Per Diem

Advocate Health

Barrington, US
Base: $35.50 - $53.25; bonus/equity: not specified...
Respiratory therapy processes
Operates specialized ventilators
Provides 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.
  • Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.

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: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Respiratory therapy processes
  • Operates specialized ventilators
  • Provides medication treatments
  • Cleans and maintains equipment
  • Educates and instructs patients
  • Promotes a culture of safety

Nice-to-have

  • Evidence-based practices
  • Skilled communication
  • Clinical problem solving
  • Human relation skills
  • Time management skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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