Respiratory Therapist RRT - 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 the ability to work 48 hours every 6 weeks, with 24 of those hours falling on a weekend. Shifts will vary Monday-Friday from 7pm - 7:30am, and holiday requirements are also in effect. The Respiratory Therapist will assist physicians with procedures, provide respiratory therapy to a wide range of patients, assess patients for appropriate treatment methods, document all activities, educate 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), 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. (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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
