Night Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Per Diem

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay: shift, on-call, holiday

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Career development paths

Medical, dental, vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Health Savings Account options

Retirement with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for per diem Level 2 night shifts at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. The role includes a 73-110 hour per 6-week schedule with rotating nights.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, delivering respiratory therapy across age groups, patient assessment, documentation, and education for patients and staff. Required credentials include CoARC-accredited education, RRT or registry eligibility, IL licensure within 6

Qualifications

• Graduation from a nationally accredited respiratory therapy program is required.
• RRT credential or registry-eligible status is required.
• Illinois licensure within six months of employment is required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS within 24 months of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with respiratory therapy procedures as requested.
• Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients as ordered by physicians.
• Assess patients to determine the most suitable method of administering treatment.
• Document treatment, equipment maintenance and orders.
• Communicate treatment to patients and families clearly.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, including neonatal and pediatric patients.
• Provide education to patients and staff.

Skills

Communication with patients

Documentation skills

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Patient and family education

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program

RRT or registry eligible

IL licensure within 6 months

CPR certification

ACLS/NRP/PALS within 24 months

Tools

Ventilators

Patient monitoring equipment

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for per diem Level 2 night shifts at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. The role includes a 73-110 hour per 6-week schedule with rotating nights.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, delivering respiratory therapy across age groups, patient assessment, documentation, and education for patients and staff. Required credentials include CoARC-accredited education, RRT or registry eligibility, IL licensure within 6