Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics and NICU Travel

Ascension • Hoffman Estates, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to pediatric and NICU patients at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Local and national travel options are available depending on need. The role is in Ascension Premier Staffing’s Respiratory Therapy department and offers multiple shifts at 36 hours per week, with gross pay up to $3,212 per week.

The therapist assesses patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, monitors respiratory equipment and patient conditions, performs advanced respiratory care modalities, and responds to emergency resuscitation codes. The role also includes evaluating respiratory practices and medication administration based on patient outcomes, communicating patient conditions, and educating patients and families about health conditions and community support resources.

Requirements

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• Before hire or job transfer, hold either a Respiratory Care Practitioner credential or a Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Meet one of the education and experience pathways: high school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience; an associate’s or technical degree; or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification credentialed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor associated respiratory equipment.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities and respond to emergency resuscitation codes.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions effectively.
• Evaluate respiratory practices and medication administration based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and community support resources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree