Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Adults

Advocate Health

4d•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Respiratory Therapist provides and coordinates comprehensive respiratory care, administering 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 helps promote patient safety and a positive patient experience across the continuum, under the guidance of a licensed respiratory therapist in designated areas as determined by the site. The role operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings, assists physicians with procedures as applicable, and provides medication treatments and therapies according to physician orders or prescribed patient-driven respiratory protocols. The therapist maintains and troubleshoots equipment, educates patients about therapy and disease management, collaborates with other departments, and adapts to assignments across different service areas. The position also requires age-appropriate patient care and adherence to safety measures and departmental policies. This is a full-time position scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts per week, totaling 36 hours weekly, at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25. A $12,500 sign-on bonus is available, and the role may qualify for a loan forgiveness program of up to $20,000. Eligible Respiratory Therapists may also earn up to $6,000 in additional annual bonus opportunities through the Clinical Ladder Program.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
No prior experience required.
Obtain Respiratory Therapist certification (CRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care within 45 days.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict-resolution skills.
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, including decision-making for patient care and equipment use.
Proficient computer skills, including electronic mail and electronic medical record systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians; take initiative and collaborate with others.
Time-management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize amid frequent interruptions.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary for the job and meet the stated lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and patient-transfer requirements.
Use safe body mechanics at all times.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings and assist physicians with procedures as applicable to the facility.
Provide medication treatments and therapies per physician orders and prescribed patient-driven respiratory protocols.
Clean, maintain, and verify the functionality of equipment; troubleshoot equipment and identify when service or repair is needed.
Educate and instruct patients on the purpose, technique, self-care, therapy goals, and disease management.
Facilitate clinical problem-solving and collaborate with other departments to provide education on patient management.
Adapt to policies and procedures across assigned service areas and perform tasks or special duties required by the assignment.
Promote patient safety by applying appropriate safety measures, reporting safety events and near misses promptly, identifying potential safety issues, and assisting with corrective actions.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, assessing and interpreting relevant patient information in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

$12,500 sign-on bonus available.
May be eligible for loan forgiveness of up to $20,000.
Clinical Ladder Program with up to $6,000 in additional annual bonus opportunities for eligible Respiratory Therapists.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, as applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.