Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Patient Education

Elevate Care; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Daily pay

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Job summary

Elevate Care is hiring a Respiratory Therapist in Illinois to join a dedicated team focused on improving patient outcomes. The role involves managing respiratory care, ventilator support, and patient education within a collaborative healthcare setting.

We offer a $6,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff, with competitive pay, benefits, and flexible scheduling options to support professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license (state).
• BLS & ACLS certification required.
• Experience in respiratory care in a clinical setting preferred.
• Strong clinical skills and critical thinking.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions.
• Manage ventilator setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other staff on care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and document outcomes.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and codes.

Skills

License verification

BLS/ACLS certification

Clinical respiratory care

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Communication & teamwork

Independence

Education

Active Respiratory Therapist license

Job description

Elevate Care is hiring a Respiratory Therapist in Illinois to join a dedicated team focused on improving patient outcomes. The role involves managing respiratory care, ventilator support, and patient education within a collaborative healthcare setting.

We offer a $6,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff, with competitive pay, benefits, and flexible scheduling options to support professional growth and work-life balance.