Respiratory Therapist

Aura Health; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Aura Health in Elmhurst, IL is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients across ICU, inpatient, and emergency settings. You will assess status, operate ventilators, and implement prescribed therapies to support safe, evidence-based treatment.

Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians, you will educate families, monitor progress, and ensure readiness of equipment to maintain high standards of

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care.
• Proficiency with ventilator management.
• Ability to assess, deliver therapies, and communicate with patients, families, and the care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients in ICU, inpatient, and emergency settings.
• Assess respiratory status and monitor patient progress.
• Operate ventilators and related respiratory equipment; deliver prescribed therapies.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans; collaborate with physicians and nurses.

Skills

Ventilator management

Neonatal and pediatric respiratory

Clinical communication

Job description

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients in intensive care, inpatient, and emergency settings. Assess respiratory status, operate ventilators, administer ordered respiratory therapies, and support safe, evidence-based treatment.

Key Duties

• Perform respiratory assessments and monitor patient progress
• Operate, troubleshoot, and manage ventilators and related respiratory equipment
• Deliver prescribed therapies and interventions for neonatal and pediatric patients
• Maintain and ensure readiness of respiratory care equipment
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to coordinate care

Qualifications & Skills

Strong clinical knowledge of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, proficiency with ventilator management, and the ability to assess, deliver therapies, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team.