Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift with Sign-On Bonus

Advocate Health; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladder bonus

Job summary

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist for 0.9 FTE (36 hours/week, 3rd shift) to support patient care with ventilator management, diagnostics, and treatments. The role involves education of patients and collaboration across departments.

Applicants should hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, be licensed as an RCP in the state, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program (associate degree minimum).
• Effective, compassionate patient care and communication.
• Proficient with respiratory equipment and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes respiratory therapy processes to assess patients using pulmonary diagnostics, blood gases, and related data.
• Operates ventilators in critical and non-critical care areas and assists physicians.
• Delivers prescribed therapies and medications per orders or protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Equipment handling

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist for 0.9 FTE (36 hours/week, 3rd shift) to support patient care with ventilator management, diagnostics, and treatments. The role involves education of patients and collaboration across departments.

Applicants should hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, be licensed as an RCP in the state, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.