Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Trinity Health • Maywood, IL

2d • $37 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. This role is for a Respiratory Therapist interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities. The position involves performing day-to-day Respiratory Care, including bronchial hygiene procedures, oxygen initiation and follow up, and care of Emergency Room patients. It also includes setting up and performing complex respiratory care procedures such as continuous artificial ventilation and administration of medications, and recording patient data such as ventilatory volumes, pressure/flows, and blood gas analysis.

Requirements

• RT 2 -- Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
• CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
• Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (CRT credential and IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required within 6 months of hire)
• RT 3 -- Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
• 3 years of previous job-related experience
• CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
• Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC
• Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hiring

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's preferred for RT II and RT III

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day Respiratory Care, including bronchial hygiene procedures, oxygen initiation and follow up, and care of the Emergency Room patients in need of Respiratory Services.
• Sets up and performs complex respiratory care procedures such as continuous artificial ventilation and administration or medications.
• Records patient data to include ventilatory volumes, pressure/flows, and blood gas analysis.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• DailyPay! Work today, Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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