Night Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Per Diem

1201 Northwest Community Hospital; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Shift pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Level I for night shifts. The role requires 48 hours every 6 weeks, with 24 weekend hours, and shifts 7pm-7:30am, including holidays.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, providing respiratory therapy across age groups, documenting treatments, and educating patients and staff. Requirements include accredited RT program, RRT or registry eligible, IL license within 6 months, CPR, and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or registry-eligible.
• Illinois licensure required within 6 months of employment.
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• ACLS/NRP/PALS required within 24 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physicians with Respiratory Therapy procedures.
• Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as ordered by physicians.
• Assess patients to determine the most suitable method of administering treatment.
• Document treatment, equipment maintenance and quality control activities; transcribe orders.
• Communicate treatment plans to patients and families clearly.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, with focus on pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Provide patient and staff education.

Job description

Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Level I for night shifts. The role requires 48 hours every 6 weeks, with 24 weekend hours, and shifts 7pm-7:30am, including holidays.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, providing respiratory therapy across age groups, documenting treatments, and educating patients and staff. Requirements include accredited RT program, RRT or registry eligible, IL license within 6 months, CPR, and