Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Pediatrics

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Bonus

Clinical Ladder Bonus

Job summary

Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts (3x12, 7pm-7am) with a 36-hour work week. You will provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care, operate ventilators, and support patient education under physician direction.

Eligibility includes an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and required licenses/certifications; sign-on, loan forgiveness, tuition reimbursement, relocation bonuses, and a clinical ladder program are

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensure/certification requirements with specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care.
• Operate ventilators in various care settings.
• Assist physicians with bedside procedures as applicable.
• Deliver medications and therapies per orders and protocols.
• Educate patients on therapy goals and self-care.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety across shifts.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Time management

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Department: Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: (3) 12 hour shifts. Night Shift.

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 ***Sign-On Bonus Available - up to $20,000*** **Loan Forgiveness & Tuition Reimbursement– Up to 20K each** ***Relocation Bonus Available***

Grow Your Career, Earn More: Through our Clinical Ladder Program, eligible Respiratory Therapists can advance their careers and earn up to $6,000 in additional yearly bonus opportunities.

Location: Advocate Children's Hospital - 1675 Dempster St., Park Ridge

Schedule: Full-time | 36 hrs/week | 3rd Shift (7pm-7am) | Every other weekend & holiday rotation

Summary: Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care The Respiratory therapist administers respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care
• The Respiratory therapist administers respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
• Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility.
• Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols (PDRP's) as prescribed.
• Cleans, maintains and ensures proper functionality of equipment.
• Can troubleshoot equipment as necessary and identifies the need for service and/or repair.
• Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
• Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients.
• Under physician direction, the respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to policies and procedures for a variety of different service areas, perform tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and maintain performance standards and organizational behaviors.
• Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm.
• Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner.
• Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Respiratory Therapist certification (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 45 days, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Specialist (NPS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• 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.
• Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi‑task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally.
• Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances.
• Must be able to lift 20 lb from waist to overhead.
• Must be able to push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances.
• Must demonstrate stand‑pivot transfer from bed to chair.
• Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person.
• Must utilize safe body mechanics at all times.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short‑and‑Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not‑for‑profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

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We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care