Reg Respiratory Therapist, Full-time, Night 0.9

Company: Ascension Health
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Hiring: Sign-On Bonus Available: $10,000Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Department: Respiratory CareSchedule: Full-time, Night 12hr shift; rotating weekendsHospital: Ascension Holy Family Medical CenterLocation: 100 North River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016Compassionate, personalized care has a new name. Holy Family Medical Center is now part of Ascension IllinoisAscension Holy Family Medical Center Des Plaines-HFMCWhen advanced care is needed long-term, Ascension Holy Family Medical Center Des Plaines is by your side. As the only faith-based long-term acute care facility in Illinois, our award-winning hospital specializes in caring for patients with medically complex conditions. Also offer a wide range of outpatient medical services, including Keys to Recovery - our comprehensive substance abuse health center. Since 1961, we have served Chicago's northwest suburban communities with the highest level of personalized, compassionate care. - What You Will Do: Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops 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 outcome.
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code. 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.
  • Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
  • Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
  • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
  • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
  • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
  • ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) from NBRC preferred.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 Statement: This employer participates in the Electornic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more inforamtion.

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