Graduate Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift, $7.5K Sign-On

Hugh Chatham Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000

Job summary

Advocate Health's Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care. The role requires operating ventilators, assisting physicians, and delivering therapies per orders within established standards and policies.

The position features 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, a $7,500 sign-on bonus, and eligibility for loan forgiveness up to $20,000.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care according to standards and procedures.
• Operate ventilators and assist physicians with bedside procedures as applicable.
• Administer medications and therapies per physician orders and protocols.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; ensure safe operation and timely repairs.
• Educate patients on purpose, technique, self-care and goals of therapy.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

EMR systems

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Advocate Health's Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care. The role requires operating ventilators, assisting physicians, and delivering therapies per orders within established standards and policies.

The position features 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, a $7,500 sign-on bonus, and eligibility for loan forgiveness up to $20,000.