Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Advocate Health•Grafton, ND

3d•$33 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist uses respiratory therapy processes to assess patients and provide care across critical and non-critical care settings. The role includes evaluating pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiographs, hemodynamic and laboratory values, and blood gases and electrolytes, while addressing the needs of patient populations served by the department. The therapist operates specialized ventilators, assists physicians with procedures, and provides ordered medication treatments and respiratory therapies. The therapist maintains and troubleshoots equipment, educates patients about therapy and disease management, and collaborates with physicians and other departments on patient care and education. The role also requires adapting to different service areas and assignments, communicating effectively, supporting patient safety, and teaching or precepting new teammates, orientees, and students. Care must be appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs across the life span. This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE night position at Aurora Medical Center Grafton, scheduled for 36 hours per week. The listed pay range is $33.05–$49.60 per hour. A $10,000 sign-on bonus, loan forgiveness and tuition assistance of up to $21,000 each, and clinical ladder bonus potential of up to $6,000 per year are listed. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, and the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Current 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 if 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 use of email 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, teammates, and physicians; take initiative; and work collaboratively.
Time-management skills and 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 from floor to waist; lift and carry 40 pounds at waist height across varying 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 two 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 specific needs of patient populations served by the department.
Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings.
Assist physicians with bedside or other procedures, as applicable to the facility.
Provide medication treatments and therapies according to physician orders or prescribed patient-driven respiratory protocols.
Clean, maintain, and ensure the proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoot equipment and identify service or repair needs.
Educate and instruct patients about the purpose, techniques, self-care, goals of therapy, and disease management.
Facilitate clinical problem solving and collaborate with other departments to provide education on patient management.
Adapt to and comply with policies and procedures across different service areas; perform assigned tasks and special duties while maintaining performance standards and organizational behaviors.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and deliver clear, concise, timely, and accurate patient handoffs.
Promote patient safety by applying appropriate safety measures, reporting safety events and near misses promptly, identifying potential issues, and assisting with corrective actions.
Teach, educate, and precept new teammates, orientees, and students.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus.
Loan forgiveness of up to $21,000.
Tuition assistance of up to $21,000.
Clinical ladder program with up to $6,000 in additional yearly bonus potential.
Shift differentials for PM, nights, and weekends, 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.
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.