Respiratory Therapist CRTT/RRT - Full Time - Nights
About The Position
Endeavor Health is hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) for night shifts at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. The role provides respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as ordered by physicians and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The schedule is 36 hours per week, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Sunday, with every-other-weekend and rotating-holiday requirements. A $25,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The Respiratory Therapist assists physicians with respiratory therapy procedures, assesses patients to determine appropriate treatment methods, monitors physiological responses to therapy, and documents treatments, equipment maintenance, and quality-control activities. The role also includes communicating treatment information to patients and families and providing education to patients and staff. Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. It has more than 25,000 team members, more than 6,000 physicians, over 300 ambulatory locations, and eight acute-care hospitals. The organization describes its commitment to accessible, quality care and to a culture of connection, belonging, learning, and professional growth. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Graduate from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
- Hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials or proof of registry-eligible status, or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials.
- Obtain State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure within six months of employment.
- Hold current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Obtain ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within 24 months of employment.
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 policy and procedures.
- Assess patients to determine the most suitable method of administering treatment.
- Document treatments, equipment maintenance, and quality-control activities; transcribe physicians’ verbal or telephone orders.
- Communicate clearly with patients and families about the treatment being performed.
- 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.
- Eligibility for the Annual Incentive Plan, with potential earnings 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 performance-based increases.
- Career pathways for 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
Associate degree
