Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.; Arcadia (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support patient assessment using pulmonary diagnostics, ventilator management, and therapy administration across critical and non-critical care areas.

You will educate patients, collaborate with physicians and teams, ensure equipment safety, and precept new teammates while maintaining age-appropriate care and documentation in the EMR. BLS/AHA and NBRC credentials are required; associate degree in respiratory care and state license

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with computers, e-mail, and electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients using respiratory therapy procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot ventilators in ICU and non-ICU settings.
• Provide prescribed therapies and administer medications per orders.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy goals and self-care.
• Collaborate with physicians and teams; ensure clear patient handoffs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support patient assessment using pulmonary diagnostics, ventilator management, and therapy administration across critical and non-critical care areas.

You will educate patients, collaborate with physicians and teams, ensure equipment safety, and precept new teammates while maintaining age-appropriate care and documentation in the EMR. BLS/AHA and NBRC credentials are required; associate degree in respiratory care and state license