Ascension·Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Provide comprehensive evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. Implement care plans, monitor respiratory equipment, and communicate patient condition changes to the care team.
$34.72 - $48.41 per hour #NextGenHealthcare What You Will Do Patient Evaluation and Care: Provide comprehensive evaluation and care for patients experiencing respiratory insufficiencies. Implementation and Monitoring: Implement and continuously monitor the patient care plan and associated respiratory equipment. Documentation and Communication: Monitor, accurately record, and effectively communicate changes in the patient's condition to the care team. Quality and Outcomes: Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted. Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial andProfessional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board forRespiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy ofPediatrics (AAP) preferred. Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Boardfor Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred. Respiratory Therapist specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the National Board forRespiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Requires a Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from NBRC and licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Education requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years experience, an associate degree, or 4 years of specific job experience.
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