Critical Care Respiratory Therapist | Ventilation & Patient Care

Advocate Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support patient assessments using pulmonary diagnostics and blood gas analysis. The role involves operating ventilators, providing prescribed therapies, and collaborating with other departments under physician direction.

The therapist will educate patients, ensure safe equipment operation, and participate in safety and quality initiatives within the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.
• Demonstrates effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using respiratory therapy processes and interpret results.
• Operate ventilators in various care settings and assist physicians at bedside.
• Deliver prescribed therapies and monitor patient response.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Pulmonary diagnostics

Patient education

Interdepartmental collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support patient assessments using pulmonary diagnostics and blood gas analysis. The role involves operating ventilators, providing prescribed therapies, and collaborating with other departments under physician direction.

The therapist will educate patients, ensure safe equipment operation, and participate in safety and quality initiatives within the care team.