Respiratory Therapist

Silver Cross Hospital; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) Savings plan with a match

PTO & Sick Banks

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Savings plan with match

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in New Lenox is seeking a clinically competent Respiratory Practitioner. The role involves evaluating care and coordinating treatment processes. Candidates must be RRT licensed and possess CPR certification. The position offers a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RRT.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and evaluates effectiveness of care.
• Implements care plans and maintains documentation.
• Educates patients and families on care strategies.
• Completes documentation according to guidelines.
• Assesses educational needs of patients and families and teaches accordingly.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health professionals to manage patient care.
• Promotes a clean, safe environment and adheres to privacy standards.

Skills

RRT Licensed

CPR certification

Job description

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About the Company: Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.

About the Role

A clinically competent Respiratory Practitioner who evaluates, implements and coordinates care through the treatment process.

Responsibilities

• Assesses each patient utilizing the principles of growth and development
• Prescribes a plan of care identifying problems/patient care needs and establishes interventions
• Implements the plan of care and evaluates its effectiveness
• Completes documentation according to specific guidelines
• Assesses educational needs of patients, families then implements teaching strategies
• Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professional to manage patient care
• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct

Qualifications

• RRT Licensed
• CPR certification

Benefits

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that’s why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your family. Our comprehensive benefit package includes Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical plans as well as dental, vision and life insurances. Other benefits our employees enjoy include PTO & Sick Banks, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program and our 401(k) Savings plan with a match. Benefits are available for our part-time and full-time staff.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care