Night Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Per Diem

Endeavor Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Shift pay and on-call pay

Incentive pay for select positions

Annual increases based on performance

Career growth opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Savings Plan

Health Savings Account options

Retirement match

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Evanston, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a per diem role. The position requires caring for neonatal to geriatric patients, with shifts that vary based on department needs and scheduled hours.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, delivering therapy per orders, assessing patients, documenting care, and educating patients and families while monitoring responses to therapy.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CoARC).
• State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure required within 6 months of employment.
• RRT certification or registry-eligible status required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS required 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.
• Assess patients to determine the most suitable method of administering treatment.
• Document treatment, equipment maintenance and quality control activities; transcribe orders.
• Communicate treatment to patients and families clearly.
• Monitor patient response to therapy, with focus on pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Provide education to patients and staff.

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Illinois licensure within 6 months of employment

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or registry eligible

CPR certification (American Heart Association)

ACLS/NRP/PALS within 24 months of employment

Job description

Endeavor Health in Evanston, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a per diem role. The position requires caring for neonatal to geriatric patients, with shifts that vary based on department needs and scheduled hours.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, delivering therapy per orders, assessing patients, documenting care, and educating patients and families while monitoring responses to therapy.