Respiratory Therapist — Sign-On Bonus, Growth & Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Assistance

Weekend Differential

Clinical Ladder Bonus

Job summary

Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care across units. You will operate specialized ventilators, assist physicians, and deliver prescribed therapies while educating patients and families.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and proficiency with EMR systems. You’ll join a busy pediatric environment with a focus on safety and high-quality patient experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficient with electronic medical records and hospital IT systems.
• Displays time management and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care per standards.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care areas.
• Deliver prescribed respiratory therapies and medications as ordered.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment as needed.
• Educate patients on therapy purpose and self-care.
• Collaborate with other departments for patient education.
• Adhere to safety policies and report safety events promptly.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

EMR systems

Time management

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care across units. You will operate specialized ventilators, assist physicians, and deliver prescribed therapies while educating patients and families.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and proficiency with EMR systems. You’ll join a busy pediatric environment with a focus on safety and high-quality patient experience.