Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Respiratory Therapist


PayCompetitive
LocationZion/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JR-15551
      Respiratory Therapist

      About City of Hope ,
      City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

      The successful candidate:

      ***$15,000 sign on bonus*** plus relocation assistance

      Hours: Nights - 6:30pm -7:00am, rotating wknd/holidays

      Job Summary:

      Performs all offered respiratory therapies, ventilator management, EKG’s, Pulse oximetry, Holter monitor, pulmonary function tests and special procedures via Pulmonologist. Operates and manages respiratory equipment and supplies to ensure safe and accurate patient care. Performs clerical duties such as chart data entry, input of department charges, document filing and other tasks as assigned

      Minimum Requirements:

      • Graduate of an accredited school for respiratory therapy and IL Licensure required

      • National Certification, RRT or CRT preferred

      • Must have current BLS certification, ACLS certification preferred

      • Minimum 3 years of critical care/ICU experience preferred

      • Must have strong background in bedside patient care

      • Able to be self-supervising and self-motivated

      • Basic computer skills in working with Excel and Word

      City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here .

      To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

      City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

  • About the company

      Cancer Treatment Centers of America, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, is a national, for-profit network of five comprehensive cancer care and research centers and three out patient care centers that serves cancer patients throughout the United Sta...