Graduate Respiratory Therapist - 3rd Shift + $15K Sign-On

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Loan forgiveness & tuition Reimb. up 0

Relocation bonus available

Job summary

Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care. You will operate ventilators, assist physicians, and administer prescribed therapies while educating patients and ensuring equipment safety.

Eligible for required certifications and growth through the Clinical Ladder Program; full-time evening shift with weekend rotation. Located in Park Ridge, IL.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Proficient in coordinating respiratory care and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure safety and readiness.
• Educate patients on therapy purpose and self-care.
• Collaborate with departments to manage patient care.
• Adhere to safety and policy standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Tech-savvy / EMR proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Email (Outlook)

Job description

Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care. You will operate ventilators, assist physicians, and administer prescribed therapies while educating patients and ensuring equipment safety.

Eligible for required certifications and growth through the Clinical Ladder Program; full-time evening shift with weekend rotation. Located in Park Ridge, IL.