Registered Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Aurora Health

Registered Respiratory Therapist at Advocate Health providing therapeutic procedures and patient education in critical care settings. Working with ventilators and performing diagnostic procedures in a healthcare environment.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeCartersville • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $31 - $46 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects associated with each.
Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care duties and effects of such therapy.
Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory agencies.
Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.
Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required
Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the State in which they work
Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association required
Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required (or equivalent experience may be considered)
For Free-Standing Emergency Department: 2 years critical care experience required or a bachelor’s or higher in Respiratory Therapy with 1-year critical care experience
Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and establish working relationships
Effective problem solving, decision making, and delegation skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off programs
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

oxygen delivery methodstherapeutic proceduresdiagnostic proceduresmechanical ventilatorsnon-invasive ventilatorsblood sampling analysispatient educationrespiratory care techniquescritical care experienceevaluation of therapies

Soft Skills

organizationprioritizationtime managementcommunicationrelationship buildingproblem solvingdecision makingdelegation

Certifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Licensed Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support (BLS)