Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Patient Education

Elevate Care Des Plaines; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Career Growth

Flexible Scheduling

Daily Pay

Supportive Environment

Job summary

Elevate Care is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our Des Plaines team. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions and work closely with physicians and nurses. The role includes ventilator management, patient education, and collaboration to develop individualized care plans.

We value compassionate, patient-centered care and strong teamwork. We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexible scheduling (FT/PT/PRN), daily pay options, and a supportive

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license (state)
• BLS and ACLS certified
• Experience in respiratory care in a clinical setting preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork to support patient care

Responsibilities

• Respiratory Care Management: assess, treat, monitor respiratory conditions and administer oxygen/medications.
• Ventilator Management: set up, monitor and troubleshoot ventilators for patients.
• Patient Education: educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatments.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Team: work with physicians, nurses, and staff to implement care plans.
• Monitor and Record Data: track progress and document outcomes.
• Emergency Response: respond promptly to respiratory emergencies.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Clinical Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Independent Work

Compassionate Care

Job description

Elevate Care is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our Des Plaines team. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions and work closely with physicians and nurses. The role includes ventilator management, patient education, and collaboration to develop individualized care plans.

We value compassionate, patient-centered care and strong teamwork. We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexible scheduling (FT/PT/PRN), daily pay options, and a supportive