Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On, Tuition & Growth Path

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Assistance

Growth Bonus

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across units. The role requires operating ventilators, administering therapies, and collaborating with physicians to ensure patient safety and outcomes.

The position is full-time, nights (7pm-7am) with every 3rd weekend and holidays, and offers sign-on bonuses, loan forgiveness, tuition assistance, and growth opportunities through the Clinical Ladder.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• No experience required.
• CRT NBRC certification within 45 days.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• ACLS, PALS, ACCS, NRP, and NPS certifications may be required within timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate respiratory care per standards.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non-ICU settings.
• Administer medications as ordered and per protocols.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Educate patients on therapy goals and self-care.
• Collaborate with other departments for patient education.
• Uphold safety and adapt to policy across service areas.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across units. The role requires operating ventilators, administering therapies, and collaborating with physicians to ensure patient safety and outcomes.

The position is full-time, nights (7pm-7am) with every 3rd weekend and holidays, and offers sign-on bonuses, loan forgiveness, tuition assistance, and growth opportunities through the Clinical Ladder.