Respiratory Therapist (RT) Weekend Program

Advocate Health • Grafton, ND

5d • $33 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist uses respiratory therapy processes and clinical information to assess patients and provide age-appropriate care. The role operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings, assists physicians with procedures, and provides ordered medication treatments and respiratory therapies. The therapist maintains and troubleshoots equipment, educates patients about therapies and disease management, and collaborates with physicians and other departments to solve clinical problems and support patient care.

Working under physician direction, the therapist adapts to the policies and procedures of different service areas and assignments. The role requires clear communication and patient handoffs, participation in patient-safety efforts, and teaching or precepting new teammates, orientees, and students. This position is full-time at 0.9 FTE, scheduled for nights in the weekend program at Aurora Medical Center Grafton.

Requirements

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months, or an active NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential received before January 1, 2023.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program with at least an associate degree.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions related to patient care and equipment use.
• Proficient computer skills, including email and electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, teammates, and physicians; take initiative; and work collaboratively.
• Time-management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from knee to waist and occasionally lift 50 pounds from floor to waist; lift and carry 40 pounds across various distances; and lift 20 pounds from waist to overhead.
• Ability to push or pull using 30 pounds of force occasionally over long distances.
• Ability to perform a stand-pivot transfer from bed to chair and, with a second person, slide-transfer a 150-pound person on a sheet across 2 feet.
• Ability to use safe body mechanics at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using respiratory therapy processes and information such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiographs, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, blood gases, and electrolytes.
• Identify and address the needs of patient populations served by the department.
• Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings and assist physicians with bedside or other procedures as applicable.
• Provide medication treatments and therapies according to physician orders and prescribed patient-driven respiratory protocols.
• Clean and maintain equipment, ensure proper functionality, troubleshoot problems, and identify service or repair needs.
• Educate patients about the purpose and technique of therapy, self-care, treatment goals, and disease management.
• Collaborate with other departments and facilitate clinical problem solving and education about patient management.
• Adapt to and comply with policies and procedures for different service areas, perform assigned tasks and special duties, and maintain performance standards and organizational behaviors.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and give clear, concise, timely, and accurate patient handoffs.
• Promote patient safety by applying safety measures, reporting safety events and near misses promptly, identifying potential safety issues, and assisting with corrective actions.
• Teach and precept new teammates, orientees, and students.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and demonstrate knowledge of life-span growth and development and age-specific needs.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $10,000.
• Loan forgiveness up to $21,000.
• Tuition assistance up to $21,000.
• Clinical Ladder Program with up to $6,000 in additional yearly bonus potential.
• Weekend program differential and shift differentials for PM, night, and weekend shifts, based on job profile.
• 401(k) company contribution of 3% of eligible annual salary and dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 3%.
• Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range and 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 and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree