Respiratory Therapist - $30-45 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Glenview
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a
job in Glenview, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
***Sign-On Bonus Available - Up to $20,000******May be eligible for
our Loan Forgiveness program - Up to $20,000***---***Relocation
Bonus Available***Location:--Advocate Children's Hospital - 1675
Dempster St., Park RidgeShift: NightPay Range: $32.78 - $46.60We
want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual
compensation offered in the Pay Range (above) will be based on
factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or
training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a
comprehensive benefits package including:------- --Shift
differentials for PM, Nights, Weekends (based on job
profile)------- --401(k) company contribution: 3% of your eligible
annual salary AND 401(k) employer match: Dollar for dollar match up
to 3%------- --Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the
salary rangeSummary: Responsible for providing and coordinating
comprehensive respiratory care The Respiratory therapist
administers respiratory care procedures and modalities in
accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Using evidence-based practices, clinical decision making, and
skilled communication, the therapist compassionately leads efforts
to creates the safest patient environment and the best patient
experience across the continuum, under the guidance of a licensed
respiratory therapist in designated areas per site discretion.Major
Responsibilities:------- --Responsible for providing and
coordinating comprehensive respiratory care The Respiratory
therapist administers respiratory care procedures and modalities in
accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Using evidence-based practices, clinical decision making, and
skilled communication, the therapist compassionately leads efforts
to creates the safest patient environment and the best patient
experience across the continuum, under the guidance of a licensed
respiratory therapist in designated areas per site
discretion.------- --Operates specialized ventilators in critical
and non-critical care venues. Assists physician with bedside or
other procedures as applicable to facility.------- --Provides
medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or
patient driven respiratory protocols (PDRP's) as prescribed.-------
--Cleans, maintains and ensures proper functionality of equipment.
Can troubleshoot equipment as necessary and identifies the need for
service and/or repair.------- --Educates and instructs patients in
purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease
management.------- --Facilitates clinical problem solving and
collaborates with other departments to provide education on
managing patients.------- --Under physician direction, the
respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to policies
and procedures for a variety of different service areas, perform
tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and maintain
performance standards and organizational behaviors.-------
--Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper
safety measures to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety
events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify
potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of
corrective actions.------- --Must be able to demonstrate knowledge
and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the
patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the life span and possess the ability
to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the
appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide
the care needed as described in the department's policies and
procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the
departmental job standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or
Certification Required:------- --Respiratory Therapist
certification (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory
Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 45 days, and---------
--Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification
issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), and---------
--Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the
American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0
months unless department leader has determined it is not required,
and--------- --Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained
within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not
required, and--------- --Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)
certification issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care
(NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department
leader has determined it is not required, and--------- --Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American
Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) needs
to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has
determined it is not required, and--------- --Neonatal/Pediatric
Respiratory Specialist (NPS) issued by the National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless
department leader has determined it is not required.Education
Required:------- --Associate's Degree in Respiratory
Therapy.Experience Required:------- --No experience
required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:-------
--Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict
resolution skills.--------- --Effective organizational,
interpersonal and problem-solving skills.------- --Problem solving
and decision making for patient care and equipment use.-------
--Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic
medical record systems.--------- --Excellent communication (written
and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.---------
--Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop
rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a
variety of patients, team members, and physicians. Ability to take
initiative and work collaboratively with others.---------
--Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task
and prioritize in an environment with frequent
interruptions.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:-------
--Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.-------
--Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist.-------
--Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height
occasionally.------- --Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height
and carry it across various distances.------- --Must be able to
lift 20 lb from waist to overhead.------- --Must be able to
push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long
distances.------- --Must demonstrate stand-pivot transfer from bed
to chair.------- --Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs person
on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person.------- --Must
utilize safe body mechanics at all times.------- --This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.This job description indicates the general
nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may
be required to perform other related duties.--Advocate Aurora
Health Job ID #R120945. Posted job title: Grad Respiratory
Therapist (Rt) - PediatricsAbout Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate
Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence,
compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose
of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse
you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources
for orientation, education and professional development, in the
care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will
be heard clearly whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet--
designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.--Join our team
and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the
best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their
passion.Benefits
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