Respiratory Therapist – WI Resource Team

Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.; Aurora (CO); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advocate Aurora Health, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient assessment using pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiographs, and blood gas analysis. You will operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care, deliver therapies per orders, educate patients, and collaborate with care teams.

Requirements include an associate degree in respiratory care, RCP license, NBRC credentials within 12 months, BLS, and strong communication skills; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with an associate degree.
• RCP license required in the practicing state; NBRC credentials within 12 months.
• Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients using respiratory therapy techniques and data.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care areas.
• Deliver prescribed therapies and monitor responses.
• Educate patients on purpose, technique, and self-care.
• Collaborate with departments and provide staff education.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; ensure safety.
• Provide timely patient handoffs with clear communication.
• Precept new teammates and students.

Connaissances

Assessment and clinical reasoning

Ventilator operation

Therapy administration

Patient education

Interdepartmental collaboration

Safety oversight

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

EMR/e-mail proficiency

Formation

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Outils

EMR systems

Email

Description du poste

Advocate Aurora Health, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient assessment using pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiographs, and blood gas analysis. You will operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care, deliver therapies per orders, educate patients, and collaborate with care teams.

Requirements include an associate degree in respiratory care, RCP license, NBRC credentials within 12 months, BLS, and strong communication skills; no prior experience required.