The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care procedures using evidence-based practices and skilled communication to ensure the safest patient environment and best patient experience
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care procedures using evidence-based practices and skilled communication to ensure the safest patient environment and best patient experience.
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and educational assistance programs.
Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation and employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations.
Matching Summary
The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care procedures using evidence-based practices and skilled communication to ensure the safest patient environment and best patient experience.
Salary
Base: $35.50 - $53.25 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Sign-On Bonus Available; Benefits: Eligible for Loan Forgiveness program up to $20K and comprehensive benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer respiratory care procedures
Operate specialized ventilators
Provide medication treatments per protocols
Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
Promote patient safety culture
Effective communication skills
Lift and transfer patients safely
Nice-to-have
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Problem solving and decision making
Time management and multitasking
Use electronic medical record systems
Human relation skills
Adapt to rotating holidays schedule
Key Requirements
Respiratory Therapist certification (CRT) within 45 days
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification