Hybrid (3 twelve-hour night shifts per week, rotating between two locations)
Operate specialized ventilators in critical care
Perform pulmonary diagnostics and blood gas analysis
Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
The job posting is for a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) Float position at Advocate Health, located in Mount Pleasant and Kenosha, WI. Candidates will perform respiratory therapy processes, operate specialized equipment, and collaborate with healthcare teams, with a focus on patient care across various service areas
Job Summary
This full-time role involves rotating night shifts across two medical centers with a requirement for weekend and holiday coverage.
The position offers a competitive pay range of $33.05 to $49.60 per hour along with a $12,500 sign-on bonus.
Candidates will utilize advanced respiratory therapy processes to assess patients, operate ventilators, and ensure equipment functionality.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The job posting is for a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) Float position at Advocate Health, located in Mount Pleasant and Kenosha, WI. Candidates will perform respiratory therapy processes, operate specialized equipment, and collaborate with healthcare teams, with a focus on patient care across various service areas.
Salary
Base: $33.05 - $49.60/hour; Bonus/Equity: $12,500 sign-on bonus; Benefits: Up to $21,000 loan forgiveness and tuition assistance
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Operate specialized ventilators in critical care
Perform pulmonary diagnostics and blood gas analysis
Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
Provide medication treatments per physician orders
Educate patients on disease management and self-care
Nice-to-have
Effective communication and conflict resolution skills
Ability to precept new teammates and students
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Collaborative approach with multidisciplinary teams
Key Requirements
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association
Associate degree from accredited respiratory care program