at Ascension Health in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Details
+ Department: Respiratory Care
+ Schedule: 7pm-7am PRN or 3pm-11pm Part-time
+ Hospital: Ascension Mercy
+ Location: Aurora, IL
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.
+ Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial andProfessional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
+ Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
+ Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy ofPediatrics (AAP) preferred.
+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
+ Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board forRespiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
+ ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) from NBRC preferred.
+ Respiratory Therapist specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
+ Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
Education:
+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
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