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AdventHealth

Lead Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth, Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, 60440

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Lead Respiratory Therapist

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Job Location:

500 REMINGTON BLVD, BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440

Schedule:

Full time, Night shift (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures, maintains patient records, and selects, assembles, checks, and operates respiratory equipment.

Responds to various emergency codes, performing duties such as maintaining the airway, intubation, chest compressions, and ventilator setup.

Determines requirements for treatment, including type, method, duration of therapy, precautions, and medication dosages compatible with providers' orders.

Performs diagnostic testing per facility needs. Monitors patients' physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, consulting with providers if adverse reactions occur.

Educates patients and their families about their conditions and teaches disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.

Qualification Requirements

Associate (Required)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement

Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – EV Accredited Issuing Body

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement

State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – EV Accredited Issuing Body

Pay Range $31.03 - $57.72

Benefits and Perks

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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