Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Level 1 - Various Shifts

Nevada System of Higher Education•Evanston, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Respiratory Therapist 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, the therapist interprets physicians' orders, 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. The therapist also assists in monitoring department procedures, recommends enhancements, and assists in developing procedures as requested. Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. The organization has more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians, aiming to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals. Endeavor Health encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential, fostering a culture of connection and belonging where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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

Responsibilities

Provides routine and complex respiratory therapy treatment to patients
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
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 to department procedures
Assists in developing department procedures as requested

Benefits

Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
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