Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 94,702,000 - 142,124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness

Tuition assistance

Clinical ladder bonus

Job summary

Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha. This 0.9 FTE night shift role offers a pay range of $33.05-$49.60/hour with a $12,500 sign-on bonus and loan/tuition assistance up to $21,000 each year.

Requires an associate degree and NBRC credentials (RRT/CRT) with BLS. No prior experience required; strong clinical and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with at least an associate degree.
• RCP license as required by the state.
• NBRC credentials: active RRT or CRT.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using pulmonary diagnostics and blood gas analysis.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care areas.
• Assist physicians with bedside procedures per order.
• Educate patients on therapy purpose and self-care.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; report issues.
• Promote patient safety and clear handoffs.
• Teach and precept new teammates and students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Email/EMR

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Sign on Bonus: $12,500

Loan Forgiveness: Up to $21,000

Tuition Assistance: Up to $21,000

Location : Aurora Medical Center - Kenosha

Pay Range : $33.05 - $49.60/hour

Schedule : 0.9 FTE, Nights

Clinical Ladder Program – up to $6,000 in additional yearly bonus potential

Major Responsibilities

Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes. Can identify and address the special needs of patient population specific to department services.Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues. Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility.Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols as prescribed.Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment. Troubleshoots equipment as necessary and identifies the need for service and/or repair.Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management.Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients.Under physician direction, the respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to policies and procedures for a variety of different service areas, perform tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and maintain performance standards and organizational behaviors.Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Provides clear, concise, timely, and accurate patient handoff.Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023.Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).See Education/Certification Addendum for any additional site-specific requirements.

Education Required

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use.Proficient computer skills, use of e-mail and electronic medical record systems.Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians. Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally.
• Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances.
• Must be able to lift 20 lb from waist to overhead.
• Must be able to push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances.
• Must demonstrate stand-pivot transfer from bed to chair.
• Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person.
• Must utilize safe body mechanics at all times.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.