Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (PRN) - Critical Care

City of Hope; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope seeks a Respiratory Therapist for PRN night coverage in Illinois. You will deliver respiratory therapies, manage ventilators, perform EKGs, pulse oximetry and pulmonary function tests under supervision of the Pulmonology and Nursing teams.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited program, IL RT license, CPR; ACLS and RRT preferred. ICU experience and strong bedside skills are highly valued. Nights 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, minimum three shifts every six weeks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Illinois Respiratory Therapist license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of critical care/ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapies and ventilator management.
• Conducts EKGs, pulse oximetry and pulmonary function tests.
• Trains new/temporary Respiratory Therapists within scope of practice.
• Performs clerical duties such as chart data entry and department charges.

Skills

Bedside patient care

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

City of Hope seeks a Respiratory Therapist for PRN night coverage in Illinois. You will deliver respiratory therapies, manage ventilators, perform EKGs, pulse oximetry and pulmonary function tests under supervision of the Pulmonology and Nursing teams.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited program, IL RT license, CPR; ACLS and RRT preferred. ICU experience and strong bedside skills are highly valued. Nights 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, minimum three shifts every six weeks.