Staff - Respiratory Therapist
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Libertyville
Posted on: October 31, 2024
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a
job in Libertyville, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
Location: Advocate Condell Medical Center - 801 S. Milwaukee Ave,
Libertyville Illinois***New Grads Welcome***--What we offer:--- --
--Sign-on Bonus Available - up to $20,000--- -- --Relocation Bonus
up to $5,000--- -- --Loan Support up to $20,000--- -- Education
Assistance up to $5,000 per year--- -- --Respiratory Professional
Development ProgramAbout Advocate Condell Medical Center:--- --
Advocate Condell Medical Center is in Libertyville Illinois and
located in the northern part of the state, 7 miles east of Lake
Michigan. It is known for its small-town charm and historic
downtown area.----- -- Proximity to the city of Chicago - Advocate
Condell is approximately 30 miles from downtown Chicago offering a
bustling art and music scene, world-class museums, outstanding
sports, and delicious dining options.----- --Joining the
Respiratory Care team at Advocate Condell provides you with the
ability to excel in your career with opportunities for professional
growth. Our team of dedicated professionals provides the highest
level of care, in a dynamic and progressive environment. We value
teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence.--- -- --Adult
Critical Care--- -- --Emergency Medicine and Level I Trauma
Center--- -- --Largest Leve I Trauma Center in DuPage County--- --
--Pulmonary Diagnostics--- -- --Level 2b NICU--Shift: Both Night
and PM shifts are available.--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 #R121989. Posted job title:
Respiratory Therapist (Rt)About 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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