Night Shift Respiratory Therapist — Sign-On Bonus

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care on general and special care units. You will work independently in assigned areas, perform ventilation management, CPAP/BIPAP, and pulmonary diagnostics, while adhering to Rush policies and quality standards.

Required RRT and Illinois license; BLS/ACLS, PALS within 90 days; Associate degree mandatory with Bachelor’s preferred. A $25,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• RRT certification and IL licensure required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications; PALS within 90 days of hire; NRP preferred.
• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, and weans mechanical ventilation, and manages airways.
• Administers bronchial hygiene and therapy procedures including aerosol therapies and chest PT.
• Assesses patients before/after therapy and recommends appropriate treatment.
• Applies CPAP/BIPAP and evaluates patient response.
• Participates in CQI/QA initiatives and documentation in records and billing.
• Performs bedside spirometry and arterial puncture; monitors oxygenation and hemodynamics.
• Provides patient and family education; participates in rounds and physician collaboration.

Education

RRT

Illinois license

BLS

ACLS

PALS within 90 days

NRP preferred

Job description

Rush Oak Park Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care on general and special care units. You will work independently in assigned areas, perform ventilation management, CPAP/BIPAP, and pulmonary diagnostics, while adhering to Rush policies and quality standards.

Required RRT and Illinois license; BLS/ACLS, PALS within 90 days; Associate degree mandatory with Bachelor’s preferred. A $25,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.