Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Level I - Nights
About The Position
This Per Diem Level I Respiratory Therapist position is for night shifts at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. The role requires flexibility to work 48 hours every 6 weeks, including 24 weekend hours, with shifts varying Monday-Friday from 7pm to 7:30am, and holiday requirements. The Respiratory Therapist will assist physicians with procedures, provide respiratory therapy to a wide range of patients (neonatal to geriatric), assess patients for appropriate treatment methods, document all activities, communicate treatments to patients and families, monitor patient responses to therapy, and provide patient and staff education.
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
- 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
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
