Respiratory Therapist – Float

Advocate Aurora Health

. Work across multiple hospitals and units as a float respiratory therapist .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $53 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in respiratory therapy, including patient assessment, medication administration, and equipment operation. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and safety while maintaining effective communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) LicenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) CredentialBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPulmonary DiagnosticsVentilator Operation

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication TreatmentsEquipment MaintenancePulmonary DiagnosticsVentilator OperationPatient EducationClinical Problem SolvingElectronic Medical Record SystemsPatient HandoffsPatient Transfers

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) LicenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) CredentialCertified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) CredentialBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyCritical CareNon-Critical CarePatient ManagementHealthcare Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work across multiple hospitals and units as a float respiratory therapist
Assess patients using pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiographs, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, blood gases, and electrolytes
Identify and address special needs of patient populations specific to department services
Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings
Assist physicians with bedside and other procedures as applicable
Provide medication treatments and therapies according to physician orders and patient-driven respiratory protocols
Clean, maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure proper functionality of equipment; identify service and repair needs
Educate and instruct patients on therapy purpose, technique, self-care, goals, and disease management
Facilitate clinical problem solving and collaborate with other departments on patient management education
Adapt to policies, procedures, service areas, assignments, and special duties under physician direction
Provide clear, concise, timely, and accurate patient handoffs
Promote patient safety, report safety events and near misses, and assist with corrective actions
Teach, educate, and precept new teammates, orientees, and students
Provide age-appropriate care based on growth and development principles and patient-status data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the NBRC within 12 months, or active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use
Proficient computer skills, e-mail, and electronic medical record systems
Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others
Time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lb and perform specified patient transfers
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

$12/hour Resource Team differential
Education and certification reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness eligibility
Clinical Advancement Program (up to $8,000 per year)
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Opportunity to participate in Professional Governance
Health, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance