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**

Hours: 12 hr shifts 7:30pm - 7:00am (36hrs per week)*

*One call on weekends (12hr shifts on Sat and Sun)

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

Graduate of an accredited school for respiratory therapy and Illinois Licensure required

•           National Certification, RRT 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.

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