Respiratory Therapist - Growth, Benefits & Team Care

Nexus Health; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision 보험

Short- & Long-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Rewards & Recognition Program

Weekly & Monthly Appreciation Events

Birthday & Work Anniversary CelebrS

Collaborative, Team-Oriented Culture

Job summary

Nexus Health in Elmwood Park, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality resident care and treatments as prescribed by a physician. You will operate and maintain respiratory care equipment, administer patient care, and document activities in the medical record in accordance with facility policies, HIPAA, and QA guidelines.

You will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, consult on therapy effectiveness, and serve as a resource on respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license/certification in the State of Illinois.
• Knowledge of respiratory care practices, physiology, and pulmonary treatments.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care, according to physician's orders.
• Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy.
• Acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.

Skills

Compassionate patient-focused care

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Illinois

Job description

Nexus Health in Elmwood Park, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality resident care and treatments as prescribed by a physician. You will operate and maintain respiratory care equipment, administer patient care, and document activities in the medical record in accordance with facility policies, HIPAA, and QA guidelines.

You will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, consult on therapy effectiveness, and serve as a resource on respiratory care.