Night Shift - Respiratory Therapist RRT - Kindred Hospitals

Kindred Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. This role involves administering respiratory care to critically ill patients, monitoring their progress, and ensuring compliance with certification requirements. With a competitive pay range and sign-on bonus, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery.

Benefits

$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Night Shift Differential

Weekend Shift Differential

Qualifications

• Administer respiratory care and monitor patient progress.
• Meet NBRC Registry requirements and hold state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Administer safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians.
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and conduct patient assessments.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Mechanical Ventilation

Medication Administration

Education

Certification as a Respiratory Therapist

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Seeking Night Shift Candidate

$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for FTE

Pay range: $32-$48/hour!
Night Shift Differential: +$2
Weekend Shift Differential: +$3.85

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill, and medically complex patients.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will:

1. Administer safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians, monitor mechanical ventilation, administer medications, conduct patient assessments, understand the ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, interpret blood work results, monitor patient progress, and provide teaching and training.
2. Meet the requirements for Registry by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
3. Hold certification/registration as a Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC and appropriate licensure from the state licensure agency.
4. Maintain BCLS and ACLS certifications for the duration of employment.