NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist - Part Time Nights

Silvercross; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital NICU Respiratory Therapist Registry position in New Lenox, IL. Requires Illinois license, CPR, NRP and Level 3 NICU experience; primarily night shifts with a 36-hour/6-week schedule.

You will assess, monitor and treat neonatal patients, manage ventilation, perform ABG analysis, educate families, and participate in quality improvements. Registry roles are not eligible for benefits; pay is $38/hour.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in Illinois.
• CPR and NRP certification required.
• Level 3 NICU experience required; NPS preferred or willing to obtain within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, treat, and care for neonatal patients requiring respiratory interventions.
• Advanced airway management including intubation and ventilation.
• Initiate and conduct therapies such as aerosol therapy and airway clearance.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and neonatal rapid response codes.
• Perform blood gas analysis and communicate care recommendations to the team.
• Document accurately in medical records and assist with patient billing.
• Provide clinical precepting and educate families; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

NICU experience

Respiratory therapy

Team communication

Education

License: Illinois Respiratory Therapist

CPR certification

NRP certification

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital NICU Respiratory Therapist Registry position in New Lenox, IL. Requires Illinois license, CPR, NRP and Level 3 NICU experience; primarily night shifts with a 36-hour/6-week schedule.

You will assess, monitor and treat neonatal patients, manage ventilation, perform ABG analysis, educate families, and participate in quality improvements. Registry roles are not eligible for benefits; pay is $38/hour.