Respiratory Therapist RRT - Per Diem 2 - Nights

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

12d•$33 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Per Diem Level 2 Respiratory Therapist position for night shifts at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. The role involves assisting physicians with respiratory therapy procedures, providing direct patient care to a wide range of age groups, assessing patients for appropriate treatment methods, documenting all activities, educating patients and families, monitoring patient responses to therapy, and providing patient and staff education.

Requirements

Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry eligible status, required.
State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure required within 6 months of employment.
Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association, required.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 24 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Assists Physicians, as requested with Respiratory Therapy procedures
Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as ordered by physicians according hospital policy and procedures
Assess patients to determine most suitable method of administering treatment
Document treatment, equipment maintenance and quality control activities and transcribe verbal or phone order by physicians
Communicate to patient and family the treatment being performed in a clear manner
Monitor patient physiological response to therapy with special attention to the pediatric and neonatal patients
Provide patient and staff education

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.
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