Graduate Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On + Relocation

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Forgiveness

Relocation Bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health Care’s Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate comprehensive care. The role involves operating ventilators, implementing therapies, and collaborating with the care team to ensure patient safety and a positive experience.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy. BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are expected as part of licensure requirements and ongoing professional development within a

Qualifications

• Effective communication with patients and teams.
• Strong problem solving and decision making in patient care.
• Proficient with EMR systems and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care per standards and policies.
• Operate ventilators and assist physicians with procedures.
• Deliver prescribed therapies and medications per orders.
• Educate patients on therapy purpose and self-care.
• Collaborate with departments to optimize patient care.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organization

Problem solving

EMR

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Advocate Health Care’s Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate comprehensive care. The role involves operating ventilators, implementing therapies, and collaborating with the care team to ensure patient safety and a positive experience.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy. BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are expected as part of licensure requirements and ongoing professional development within a