Certified Respiratory Therapist

Ascension; Elk Grove Village (IL); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Legal and pet insurance

Transit benefits

Résumé du poste

Ascension in Elk Grove Village, IL, is seeking a Respiratory Care professional for an evening, full-time role in the Respiratory Care department. The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 and a salary range of $32.15–$44.82 per hour, with on-site work at Ascension Alexian Brothers.

Responsibilities include implementing the patient care plan, monitoring responses and equipment, documenting patient conditions, communicating changes to the team, and evaluating outcomes to ensure effective

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date required, American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date.
• NBRC credential preferred; new grads must have proof of passing entry level exam or related certification.

Responsabilités

• Therapy Implementation & Monitoring: Implement the patient care plan, monitor patient response and respiratory equipment, perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Documentation & Communication: Monitor and record patient conditions, communicate changes to the healthcare team.
• Quality & Outcomes: Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes.
• Emergency Response: Respond to all emergency resuscitation team code calls.

Formation

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Description du poste

• Therapy Implementation & Monitoring: Implement the patient care plan, continuously monitor patient response and associated respiratory equipment, and competently perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Documentation & Communication: Accurately monitor and record patient conditions, and effectively communicate any changes to the healthcare team.
• Quality & Outcomes: Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on defined patient outcomes.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly and effectively to all emergency resuscitation team code calls.

Your future role at a glance

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers

Department: Respiratory Care

Schedule: Evening shift l Full-time

Sign-on bonus: Up to $5,000.00

Salary range: $32.15 - $44.82 per hour

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Therapy Implementation & Monitoring: Implement the patient care plan, continuously monitor patient response and associated respiratory equipment, and competently perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Documentation & Communication: Accurately monitor and record patient conditions, and effectively communicate any changes to the healthcare team.
• Quality & Outcomes: Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on defined patient outcomes.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly and effectively to all emergency resuscitation team code calls.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date. New graduates must have receipt of payment for application to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) upon hire.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred. New grads must have proof of passing entry level exam, Cert Radiologic Technologist. Proof can include; passing scores, cert from the National Board for Respiratory Care or letter from the National Board for Respiratory Care stating passing of exam.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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