Respiratory Therapist - $30-45 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Worth
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionAdvocate Aurora Health is seeking a Respiratory
Therapist for a job in Worth, Illinois.Job Description &
Requirements
***Sign-On Bonus Available******May be eligible for our Loan
Forgiveness program – Up to 20K***Location: Advocate Christ
Hospital & Medical Center (Adults) - 4440 W. 95th St, Oak Lawn
ILShift: Night (3rd)FTE: .9 (Full-Time)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 #R110114. Posted job title: Grad Respiratory Therapist
(Adults) - Night ShiftAbout 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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