Registered Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care Ventilators

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support patient assessment, operate ventilators, administer therapies, and educate patients. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and bedside procedures.

Requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care program (associate degree) and state RCP license or NBRC credentials; basic life support and strong communication, problem-solving and EMR skills are preferred. This position is based in Park Ridge, IL.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with at least an associate degree.
• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license or NBRC credentials as applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using respiratory therapy processes and related diagnostics.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings.
• Administer medications and therapies per physician orders.
• Educate patients on therapy purpose and self-care.
• Collaborate with other departments to manage patient care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator operation

Therapy administration

Interdepartmental collaboration

EMR systems proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

EMR software

Ventilator equipment

Job description

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support patient assessment, operate ventilators, administer therapies, and educate patients. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and bedside procedures.

Requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care program (associate degree) and state RCP license or NBRC credentials; basic life support and strong communication, problem-solving and EMR skills are preferred. This position is based in Park Ridge, IL.