Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Adults - Weekender Program

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Assistance

Clinical Ladder Bonus

Weekend differential

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for 36 hours per week on a 3rd shift (7pm-7am) with every weekend required at the Park Ridge location. This full-time position offers 0.9 FTE scheduling and weekend differential opportunities.

Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive respiratory care, ventilator management, and patient education under licensed supervision; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Respiratory Therapist licensure and NBRC credentials expected within stated onboarding window.
• Ability to operate ventilators and use EMR/workstation software.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care per policies.
• Administer therapies and procedures with evidence-based practice and physician orders.
• Operate ventilators and monitor patient response while maintaining safety.
• Educate patients on therapy goals, self-care, and disease management.
• Maintain equipment and report safety events promptly.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

EMR systems

Job description

Department: 36402 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0.9 FTE 3- 12-hour shifts every weekend

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Loan Forgiveness: Up to $20,000

Tuition Assistance: Up to $20,000

Grow Your Career, Earn More: Through our Clinical Ladder Program, eligible Respiratory Therapists can advance their careers and earn up to $6,000 in additional yearly bonus opportunities.

Weekender Differential: $11.00/hr

Location: Advocate Children's Hospital - Park Ridge

Schedule: Full-time | 36 hrs/week | 3rd Shift (7pm-7am) | Every Weekend required

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care


• The Respiratory therapist administers respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standard, policies, and procedures.


• Using evidence-based practices, clinical decision making, and skilled communication, the therapist compassionately leads efforts to creates the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum, under the guidance of a licensed respiratory therapist in designated areas per site discretion.


• 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 (PDRP's) as prescribed.


• Cleans, maintains and ensures proper functionality of equipment.


• Can troubleshoot 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.


• 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.


• 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, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.


• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Respiratory Therapist certification (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 45 days, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Specialist (NPS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.

Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use.

Proficient computer skills, use of electronic 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. 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. 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.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


• Benefits and more


• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs


• Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care