Staff - Respiratory Therapist
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Harwood Heights
Posted on: October 31, 2024
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a
job in Harwood Heights, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
***Weekend differential of $11 p/hr, as part of Weekend
Program******Sign-On Bonus Available - up to 20K******May be
eligible for our Loan Forgiveness program - Up to
20K***Location:--Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (Adults) - 1775
Dempster St, Park RidgeShift:--Night shift (3rd)FTE: Full-Time
(.9)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 create the safest patient environment and the best patient
experience across the continuum.Major Responsibilities:-------
--Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of
patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary
diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory
values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes. Can identify
and address the special needs of patient population specific to
department services.------- --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 as prescribed.-------
--Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment.
Troubleshoots 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.-------
--Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict
resolution skills. Provides clear, concise, timely, and accurate
patient handoff.--------- --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.------- --Teaches,
educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and
students.------- --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.--Licensure,
Registration, and/or Certification Required:------- --Respiratory
Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the
team member practices.------- --Active Registered Respiratory
Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified
Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if
credential received prior to January 1, 2023.------- --Basic Life
Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the
American Heart Association (AHA).------- --See
Education/Certification Addendum for any additional site-specific
requirements.--Education Required:Graduate from an accredited
respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate
degree.----Experience Required:No experience required.--Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities Required:------- --Effective organizational,
interpersonal and problem-solving skills.------- --Problem solving
and decision making for patient care and equipment use.-------
--Proficient computer skills, use of e-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.--Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R122236. Posted job title:
Respiratory Therapist (Rt) - Weekend ProgramAbout 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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