Night Respiratory Therapist – $10K Sign-On + Relocation

AARC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!!!

Tuition Reimbursement + Masters Degree

Relocation Assistance available

403B contribution matching

Global leader in Respiratory Care

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to coordinate the delivery of comprehensive cardiopulmonary care under proximal supervision. You will administer and manage a range of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions across adult and neonatal/pediatric care areas.

Requirements include an associate degree from a CoARC approved program, NBRC credential, Illinois license, RRT credential within 90 days, BLS, ACLS, PALS within 90 days, and NRP within 180 days.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from CoARC approved program.
• Pass NBRC credentialing exam before start date.
• Apply for Illinois license before start date.
• Obtain RRT credential within 90 days of start date.
• BLS prior to start date.
• ACLS prior to start date (adults).
• PALS within 90 days of start date (neo/peds).
• NRP obtained within 180 days of hire (neo/peds).

Responsibilities

• Practice under proximal supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Assess patient cardiopulmonary status via observation and monitoring.
• Administer bronchial hygiene and therapeutic interventions via protocols.
• Adjust therapy based on patient assessment and clinical response.
• Assess patients before, during and after medication or device use.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilator management.
• Manage airway including placement, maintenance, and removal.
• Support special procedures and transport with respiratory support.
• Document care timely in patient records and charges.
• Educate patients and families; precept new staff and students.
• Participate in quality improvement and research activities.

Education

Associate degree from CoARC approved program

Illinois license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to coordinate the delivery of comprehensive cardiopulmonary care under proximal supervision. You will administer and manage a range of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions across adult and neonatal/pediatric care areas.

Requirements include an associate degree from a CoARC approved program, NBRC credential, Illinois license, RRT credential within 90 days, BLS, ACLS, PALS within 90 days, and NRP within 180 days.