Respiratory Therapist - Short Term Option (STO) - Northwest Region - Premium Pay

Company: Ascension Health
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Hiring: Position: Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time -Assignment duration: 12 weeksLocation: Northwest suburbs -Premium Pay: $90/hr***at least 1 year of experience required***Great STO opportunity! - Locations may include:St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates 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 requiredRespiratory Care Practitioner obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date requirdRespiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial andProfessional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date requiredAdvanced Life Support specializing in Advanced Cardio Life Support preferredAdvanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferredCertification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American HeartAssociation (AHA) preferredPediatric Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferredRespiratory Therapist specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the National Board forRespiratory Care (NBRC) preferredRespiratory 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 forRespiratory Care (NBRC). ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) from NBRC preferredEducation:High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required. Additional Preferences: 2 yrs of experience required 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:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfEEO is the Law Poster SupplementPlease 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.E-Verify

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