Respiratory Therapist, NICU & Adults
Advocate Aurora Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Aurora • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $32 - $49 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- 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.
- 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.
- Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.
- 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).
- Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient computer skills, use of e-mail and electronic medical record systems.
Benefits
- 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 range
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
pulmonary diagnosticschest radiographhemodynamic valueslaboratory valuesblood gaseselectrolytesventilator operationmedication treatmentsequipment troubleshootingpatient assessment
Soft skills
organizational skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solving skillsteachingeducatingprecepting
Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Basic Life Support (BLS)