Respiratory Therapist (rt) - Adults

Advocate Health

Oak Lawn, Illinois, US
$35.50 - $53.25; $15,000 sign-on bonus available; ...
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.
  • The Respiratory therapist administers respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
  • 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

$35.50 - $53.25; $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available; Benefits: Paid Time Off programs, Health and welfare benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Family benefits, Defined contribution retirement plans, Educational Assistance Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer respiratory care procedures
  • Operate specialized ventilators
  • Provide medication treatments
  • Educate and instruct patients
  • Demonstrate effective communication
  • Promote a culture of safety

Nice-to-have

  • Clinical decision making
  • Skilled communication
  • Human relation skills
  • Take initiative and work collaboratively

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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