Respiratory Therapist - $32-48 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Morton Grove
Posted on: February 11, 2025
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a
job in Morton Grove, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
***Weekend differential of $11 p/hr, as part of Weekend
Program******Sign-On Bonus Available - up to 20K******May be
eligible for our Loan Forgiveness program - Up to 20K***Location:
-Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (Adults) - 1775 Dempster St,
Park RidgeShift: -Night shift (3rd)FTE: Full-Time (.9)Summary:
Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive
respiratory care. The Respiratory therapist administers respiratory
care procedures and modalities in accordance with established
standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based
practices, clinical decision making, and skilled communication, the
therapist compassionately leads efforts to create the safest
patient environment and the best patient experience across the
continuum.Major Responsibilities:--- - - -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. Can identify and address the special needs of patient
population specific to department services.--- - - -Operates
specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to
facility.--- - - -Provides medication treatments and therapies per
physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols as
prescribed.--- - - -Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper
functionality of equipment. Troubleshoots equipment as necessary
and identifies the need for service and/or repair.--- - - -Educates
and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of
therapy, and disease management.--- - - -Facilitates clinical
problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide
education on managing patients.--- - - -Under physician direction,
the respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to
policies and procedures for a variety of different service areas,
perform tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and
maintain performance standards and organizational behaviors.--- - -
-Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict
resolution skills. Provides clear, concise, timely, and accurate
patient handoff. ---- - - -Promotes a culture of safety by
recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient
harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely
manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in
the implementation of corrective actions.--- - - -Teaches,
educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students.--- -
- -Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs. -Licensure, Registration, and/or
Certification Required:--- - - -Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
license issued by the state in which the team member practices.---
- - -Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12
months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1,
2023.--- - - -Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).--- -
- -See Education/Certification Addendum for any additional
site-specific requirements. -Education Required:Graduate from an
accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate
degree. - -Experience Required:No experience required. -Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities Required:--- - - -Effective organizational,
interpersonal and problem-solving skills.--- - - -Problem solving
and decision making for patient care and equipment use.--- - -
-Proficient computer skills, use of e-mail and electronic medical
record systems. ---- - - -Excellent communication (written and
verbal), listening and interpersonal skills. ---- - - -Demonstrates
human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and
maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of
patients, team members, and physicians. Ability to take initiative
and work collaboratively with others. ---- - - -Demonstrates time
management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in
an environment with frequent interruptions. -Physical Requirements
and Working Conditions:--- - - -Operates all equipment necessary to
perform the job.--- - - -Must be able to lift 50 lb. object from
knee to waist.--- - - -Must be able to lift 50 lb. from floor to
waist height occasionally.--- - - -Must be able to lift 40 lb. at
waist height and carry it across various distances.--- - - -Must be
able to lift 20 lb. from waist to overhead.--- - - -Must be able to
push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long
distances.--- - - -Must demonstrate stand-pivot transfer from bed
to chair.--- - - -Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. person
on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person.--- - - -Must utilize
safe body mechanics at all times.This job description indicates the
general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is
not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
-Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R132886. Posted job title:
Respiratory Therapist (Rt) - Weekend ProgramAbout Advocate Aurora
HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values
of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our
stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be
the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools
and resources for orientation, education and professional
development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice
as a team member will be heard clearly whether you're at one of our
10 Magnet - designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.
-Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate
Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue
their passion.Benefits
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