RRT Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator & Critical Care

Advocate Health Care; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual raises

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Respiratory Therapy Services team. This full-time role is 36 hours per week, located at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, with a pay range of $30.70–$46.05 per hour and a robust benefits package.

You will administer therapies, manage ventilators, perform diagnostics, and ensure patient safety while documenting care and collaborating with the health care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year respiratory care program or meets NBRC admissions policies.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC and NC license to practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of oxygen delivery modes and equipment; conducts prescribed procedures to achieve oxygenation.
• Administers therapies with understanding of purpose, benefits, and potential effects.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilation; aware of critical care duties.

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program; NBRC Registry; North Carolina license

RRT (NBRC) & NC license

BLS

PALS/NRP within 90 days

ACLS within 90 days

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Respiratory Therapy Services team. This full-time role is 36 hours per week, located at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, with a pay range of $30.70–$46.05 per hour and a robust benefits package.

You will administer therapies, manage ventilators, perform diagnostics, and ensure patient safety while documenting care and collaborating with the health care team.