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Respiratory Therapist - $34-52 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health

South Elgin, IL
13 hours ago
$34 - $52 per hour

Job Description

Join Advocate Aurora Health as a Respiratory Therapist and play a vital role in providing comprehensive respiratory care, ensuring the best patient experience through skilled communication and evidence-based practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer respiratory care procedures and modalities
  • Operate specialized ventilators
  • Provide medication treatments and therapies
  • Educate patients on self-care and disease management
  • Collaborate with other departments for patient education
  • Maintain equipment functionality and troubleshoot as necessary

Required Qualifications

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On BonusLoan Forgiveness programHoliday PayGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsMileage reimbursementEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceDiscount program