Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Aurora Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient assessment using pulmonary diagnostics, ventilator management, and therapy administration under physician orders. The role requires accurate data interpretation and collaboration with the care team.

The successful candidate will educate patients, document care and adhere to safety and quality standards within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Uses respiratory therapy processes to support patient assessment using a variety of skills.
• Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
• Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order.
• Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment.
• Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
• Demonstrates effective communication and handoff to the care team.

Skills

Pulmonary diagnostics

Ventilator management

Patient education

Medical terminology

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Aurora Health Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient assessment using pulmonary diagnostics, ventilator management, and therapy administration under physician orders. The role requires accurate data interpretation and collaboration with the care team.

The successful candidate will educate patients, document care and adhere to safety and quality standards within a fast-paced hospital setting.