Cert Respiratory Therapist
Company: Ascension Health
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
We Are Hiring: $10,000 Sign on BonusCertified Respiratory
TherapistAvailable shifts:Full time, Day 12 hrFull time, Night 12
hrPRN, DayPRN, EveningPRN, NightAscension St Alexius Medical
Center1555 Barrington RoadHoffman Estates, IL 60169Ascension Saint
Alexius in Hoffman Estates is a 318-licensed-bed, state-of-the-art
facility that offers the latest in surgical services, including da
Vinci--- Robotic Assisted Surgery; Level III Perinatal services
with a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); and access to top
doctors in heart and vascular care, cancer care, women's health and
beyond.Recognized as a Blue Distinction Center in bariatric
surgery, maternity services, spinal surgery and joint replacement,
Ascension Saint Alexius has also received a five-star rating from
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). What You Will
Do: Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory
insufficiencies.
- Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment
and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
- Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications,
and treatment based on patient outcomes.
- Educate the patient and family about the health condition and
provide information about community support groups and other
available programs.
- Assist with care, calibration and maintenance of all
equipment.
- Participate in maintaining departmental inventory levels for
supplies and equipment.
- Process equipment per established cleaning/sterilization
procedures.
- Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls. - What You Will
Need: Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association
(AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
required.
- 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 required (New
graduates must have receipt of payment for application to 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, CRT. Proof can include; passing
scores,certificate from the NBRC or letter from the NBRC stating
passing of exam.Education:
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or
Associate's degree, or Technical degree required. Additional
Preferences: No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team:
Ascension Illinois, one of the largest health systems in Illinois,
with 15 hospitals and over 150 sites of care, serves over 6.6
million residents in the greater Chicagoland area. A career at
Ascension means you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across
the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing
compassionate, personalized care to all.Our inclusive culture,
continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings
are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use
to create a rewarding career path. If you are looking for a career
where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we
invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer: Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities
(EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of
race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability,
marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any
other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in
accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For
further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the
following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:Please note that
Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who
have applied for a position using our official application. Be on
alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will
not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify
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