Respiratory Therapist RT — 3rd Shift, $15K Sign-On + Tuition Help

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Loan forgiveness & tuition reimburs. $

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge to support patient assessment through pulmonary diagnostics and blood gas analysis. You will operate ventilators, assist physicians, and deliver therapies per orders, while teaching patients and ensuring equipment safety.

Qualifications include an associate degree in respiratory care, RCP license, NBRC credentials, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with an associate degree.
• RCP license with NBRC credentials (RRT or CRT).
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using pulmonary diagnostics and blood gas values.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care areas.
• Administer therapies per physician orders and protocols.
• Ensure equipment is clean, functional, and serviced as needed.
• Educate patients on therapy purpose, techniques and goals.
• Collaborate with departments to manage patient care and safety.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Ventilator Operation

Patient Education

Clinical Collaboration

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

RCP License

NBRC RRT or CRT

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Medical Equipment Handling

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge to support patient assessment through pulmonary diagnostics and blood gas analysis. You will operate ventilators, assist physicians, and deliver therapies per orders, while teaching patients and ensuring equipment safety.

Qualifications include an associate degree in respiratory care, RCP license, NBRC credentials, and BLS certification.