Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Level I - Shifts Vary
About The Position
Under minimal supervision, provides routine and complex respiratory therapy treatment to patients and performs a variety of routine pulmonary function tests according to established procedures in order to provide data used in diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease/ailments. In doing so, interprets physicians' order, obtains pertinent patient information, arranges and sets up necessary supplies and equipment, and monitors equipment regularly for proper functioning and records data obtained during therapy in patient charts. Assists in monitoring department procedures, recommends enhancements, and assists in developing procedures as requested.
Requirements
- Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry eligible status
- State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure within six months of employment
- Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 24 months of employment
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within 24 months of employment
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within 24 months of employment
- Must be able to work 48 hours every 6 weeks. 24 of those hours must be on the weekend.
- 1 winter holiday and 1 summer holiday required.
Responsibilities
- Provides routine and complex respiratory therapy treatment to patients
- Performs a variety of routine pulmonary function tests according to established procedures
- Interprets physicians' order
- Obtains pertinent patient information
- Arranges and sets up necessary supplies and equipment
- Monitors equipment regularly for proper functioning
- Records data obtained during therapy in patient charts
- Assists in monitoring department procedures
- Recommends enhancements
- Assists in developing procedures as requested
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
