Night-Shift Lead Respiratory Therapist

nshs; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Shift pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Benefits

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. This full-time night-shift position supports department leadership, coordinates daily activities, and maintains care standards and budget compliance.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-accredited program, IL licensure, CPR, and RRT/NALS/PALS credentials; NICU experience is preferred. Benefits include competitive pay, health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current CPR certification; RRT, NALS, PALS credentials as applicable.
• Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• NICU experience preferred (Level 3).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shift activities and staff support.
• Plan and organize daily shift work for therapists and technicians; ensure standards and budget compliance.
• Adjust shift assignments based on workload and events.
• Provide leadership, assist with assessments, and initiate orders per protocol.
• Assist staff by resolving procedure/equipment issues.
• Address patient/physician/nurse concerns and report incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Shift coordination

Staff supervision

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. This full-time night-shift position supports department leadership, coordinates daily activities, and maintains care standards and budget compliance.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-accredited program, IL licensure, CPR, and RRT/NALS/PALS credentials; NICU experience is preferred. Benefits include competitive pay, health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and PTO.