Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Advocate Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care at Advocate Sherman Hospital. The role involves administering therapy, educating patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Candidates must possess relevant licensure and certifications, and no prior experience is required.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness program – Up to 20K

Sign-On Bonus Available

Qualifications

• State-issued Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Active RRT credential within 12 months or CRT credential if received before Jan 2023.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care procedures and modalities.
• Educate patients on therapy purpose and disease management.
• Collaborate with other departments for patient management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Prioritization skills

Education

Associate degree from an accredited respiratory care program

Job description

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• May be eligible for our Loan Forgiveness program – Up to 20K***
• Sign-On Bonus Available***

Location: Advocate Sherman Hospital - 1425 N. Randall Rd, Elgin

Shift: Night Shift (3rd)

FTE: 0.9 (Full-Time)

Summary: Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care. The Respiratory therapist administers respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practices, clinical decision making, and skilled communication, the therapist compassionately leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Major Responsibilities

1. Uses respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patients utilizing skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and blood gases. Identifies and addresses patient-specific needs.
2. Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings. Assists physicians with bedside or other procedures as applicable.
3. Provides medication treatments and therapies as prescribed by physicians or protocols.
4. Maintains, troubleshoots, and ensures proper functionality of equipment, and identifies when service or repairs are needed.
5. Educates and instructs patients on therapy purpose, techniques, self-care, and disease management.
6. Collaborates with other departments for clinical problem solving and education on patient management.
7. Adapts and complies with policies for various service areas, performs tasks as assigned, and maintains performance standards.
8. Communicates effectively, provides timely patient handoffs, and resolves conflicts professionally.
9. Promotes safety, reports safety events and near misses, and participates in corrective actions.
10. Precepts and teaches new team members, orientees, and students.
11. Provides care appropriate to patient age, understanding growth and development, and interpreting data relevant to patient needs.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

1. State-issued Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
2. Active RRT credential within 12 months or CRT credential if received before Jan 2023.
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA.
4. Additional site-specific requirements as per Education/Certification Addendum.

Education

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with at least an associate degree.

Experience

No prior experience required.

Skills & Abilities

• Organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Decision-making for patient care and equipment use.
• Proficient in computer skills, email, and electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication and human relation skills.
• Time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements and Conditions

• Operate necessary equipment.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and perform various physical tasks as specified.
• Use safe body mechanics at all times.

This job description provides a general overview and may include other duties as assigned.