Respiratory Therapist - $30-45 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Harwood Heights, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : nights
• Employment Type : Staff
• Weekend differential of $11 p / hr, as part of Weekend Program
• Sign-On Bonus Available - up to 20K
• May be eligible for our Loan Forgiveness program – Up to 20K

Location :  Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (Adults) - 1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge

Shift :  Night shift (3rd)

FTE : Full-Time (.9)

Summary : 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 :

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

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 :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

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 #R132886. Posted job title : Respiratory Therapist (Rt) - Weekend Program

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate 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.

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