Respiratory Therapist - $30-45 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Bridgeview
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a
job in Bridgeview, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: nights
- Employment Type: Staff
***Sign-On Bonus Available******May be eligible for our Loan
Forgiveness program - Up to 20K***Location: Advocate Christ Medical
Center (Adults) - 4440 W. 95th St, Oak LawnShift: Night Shift
(3rd)FTE:--Full-Time (0.9 FTE)Pay Range: $31.10 - $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 #R125721. Posted job title:
Grad Respiratory Therapist (Rt) - AdultsAbout 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
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
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