Lead Respiratory Therapist

Lead Respiratory Therapist – Advent Health

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Job Location: 500 REMINGTON BLVD, BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440

Schedule: Full time, Night shift (United States of America)

• 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.

• 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

$31.03 - $57.72

• 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.