Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (PRN) – Night Shift

AdventHealth; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist for night shifts in Glendale Heights, IL. The role supports patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and administers respiratory therapies per hospital protocols.

Responsibilities include arterial blood gas analysis, ventilator management, and adherence to safety standards. Requires BLS, RRT credential, and a minimum of 1 year in critical care; NBRC preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• NBRC RRT preferred.
• 1+ year critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.
• Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations per protocol.
• Obtains and analyzes arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls.
• Initiates and monitors mechanical ventilators per policy.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies with CPR per AHA guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Education

Associate degree

Field of study: Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Job description

AdventHealth is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist for night shifts in Glendale Heights, IL. The role supports patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and administers respiratory therapies per hospital protocols.

Responsibilities include arterial blood gas analysis, ventilator management, and adherence to safety standards. Requires BLS, RRT credential, and a minimum of 1 year in critical care; NBRC preferred.