Ascension

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Ascension • $66K — $93K *
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation required within 120 days of hire.
  • Preferred certification as a Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience, Associate's/Technical degree, or 4 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Implement patient care plans and monitor patient response and respiratory equipment.
  • Document and communicate patient conditions and any changes to the healthcare team.
  • Evaluate respiratory practices and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes.
  • Respond effectively to emergency resuscitation team code calls.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.
  • Full-time night shift schedule.
  • Participation in a collaborative healthcare team.
  • Opportunity for career advancement and professional development.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius

Department: Respiratory Care

Schedule: Night shift l Full-time

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000.00

Salary range: $32.15 - $44.82 per hour

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How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Therapy Implementation & Monitoring: Implement the patient care plan, continuously monitor patient response and associated respiratory equipment, and competently perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
  • Documentation & Communication: Accurately monitor and record patient conditions, and effectively communicate any changes to the healthcare team.
  • Quality & Outcomes: Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on defined patient outcomes.
  • Emergency Response: Respond promptly and effectively to all emergency resuscitation team code calls.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date. New graduates must have receipt of payment for application to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) upon hire.
  • Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred. New grads must have proof of passing entry level exam, Cert Radiologic Technologist. Proof can include; passing scores, cert from the National Board for Respiratory Care or letter from the National Board for Respiratory Care stating passing of exam.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.


Responsibilities

  • Therapy Implementation & Monitoring: Implement the patient care plan, continuously monitor patient response and associated respiratory equipment, and competently perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
  • Documentation & Communication: Accurately monitor and record patient conditions, and effectively communicate any changes to the healthcare team.
  • Quality & Outcomes: Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on defined patient outcomes.
  • Emergency Response: Respond promptly and effectively to all emergency resuscitation team code calls.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date. New graduates must have receipt of payment for application to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) upon hire.
  • Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred. New grads must have proof of passing entry level exam, Cert Radiologic Technologist. Proof can include; passing scores, cert from the National Board for Respiratory Care or letter from the National Board for Respiratory Care stating passing of exam.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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