Respiratory Therapist RRT - Full Time - Nights
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as ordered by physicians and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The role assists physicians with respiratory therapy procedures, assesses patients to determine the most suitable treatment method, and monitors their physiological responses, with special attention to pediatric and neonatal patients. The therapist documents treatments, equipment maintenance, and quality-control activities; transcribes physicians’ verbal or telephone orders; communicates clearly with patients and families about treatment; and provides education to patients and staff. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, Illinois. Shifts vary Monday through Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend and rotating holidays required. A $25,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The hourly pay range is $33.16–$51.40; the offered rate depends on factors including expertise and years of experience.
Requirements
- Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential or proof of registry-eligible status.
- Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license required within six months of employment.
- Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 24 months of employment.
- Advanced knowledge of acid-base balance, blood gas analysis and interpretation, and cardiopulmonary physiology.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians with respiratory therapy procedures as requested.
- Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as ordered by physicians and according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Assess patients to determine the most suitable method of administering treatment.
- Document treatments, equipment maintenance, and quality-control activities, and transcribe physicians’ verbal or telephone orders.
- Explain treatments clearly to patients and their families.
- Monitor patients’ physiological responses to therapy, with special attention to pediatric and neonatal patients.
- Provide education to patients and staff.
Benefits
- $25,000 sign-on bonus.
- Potential eligibility for an Annual Incentive Plan based on organizational performance, for eligible positions.
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- 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
Full-time
Education Level
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