Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ascension•Hoffman Estates, IL
•$35 - $48•Onsite
About The Position
Provide comprehensive evaluation and care for patients experiencing respiratory insufficiencies. Implement and continuously monitor the patient care plan and associated respiratory equipment. Monitor, accurately record, and effectively communicate changes in the patient's condition to the care team. Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes.
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
- Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive evaluation and care for patients experiencing respiratory insufficiencies.
- Implement and continuously monitor the patient care plan and associated respiratory equipment.
- Monitor, accurately record, and effectively communicate changes in the patient's condition to the care team.
- Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
