Lead Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Ascension as a Lead Respiratory Therapist in United States. Your future role at a glance Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Department: Respiratory Care Schedule: Night shift l Full-time Salary range: $40.51 - $56.
Key Responsibilities
- specific hospital guidelines. Emergency Response: Provide immediate and effective initial assistance during emergency interventions and code calls. What
Requirements
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Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $56.45/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Ascension as a Lead Respiratory Therapist.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Respiratory Therapy position at Ascension 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
Stated compensation: $40.51 - $56.45 per hour.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $56 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Mentorship, Staff Training, Patient Care, Emergency Response, Clinical Guidance, Respiratory Therapy, Competency Maintenance, Code Call Assistance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Serve as the primary technical resource and mentor for staff while overseeing the orientation and training of new associates. Perform all core respiratory therapist duties, including providing immediate assistance during emergency interventions and code calls.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Coverage, HSA/FSA Options, Employer-matched 403(b), Disability Insurance, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
3d ago
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