Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT)

2 months ago
Downers Grove, Illinois$73,840 - $110,760Full TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Graduate Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Department: 36402 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Respiratory Therapy Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3 x 12 hrs. shifts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
  • Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility.

Requirements

  • specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $73,840 - $110,760
  • Signing bonus: $12,500.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with American Addiction Centers in United States.

Key Skills

Respiratory CareVentilator OperationClinical Decision MakingSkilled CommunicationEvidence-Based PracticesPatient EducationEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingCollaborationProblem SolvingComputer SkillsElectronic Medical Record SystemsTime ManagementConflict ResolutionSafety Measures
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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at American Addiction Centers is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

American Addiction Centers lists compensation for this psychologist position at $35k to $53k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care, Ventilator Operation, Clinical Decision Making, Skilled Communication, Evidence-Based Practices, Patient Education, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care, administering procedures and modalities according to established standards, and operating specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings. They must use evidence-based practices...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Accounts, Family Benefits, Educational Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About American Addiction Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Accounts
Family Benefits
Educational Assistance

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago