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Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Aurora Health

Location:
United States , Libertyville

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

34.90 - 52.35 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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
Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols as prescribed
Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment
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
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills
Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm
Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students

Requirements:

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)
Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as 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
Sign-On Bonus Available
May be eligible for our Loan Forgiveness program – Up to 20K

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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