Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Up to $20k Sign-On

Edward Elmhurst Health; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental & vision options

Free parking

Wellness program

Job summary

Edward Elmhurst Health's Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. This full-time role involves delivering prescribed respiratory care, monitoring patient responses, and communicating clearly with patients and families.

You must graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program, be an RRT or registry-eligible, hold IL licensure within six months, and maintain CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program as determined by CoARC.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or registry-eligible status.
• State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license within six months of employment.
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians.
• Assess patients to determine best method of administering treatment.
• Document treatment, equipment maintenance, and quality control activities; transcribe orders as needed.
• Communicate treatment details clearly to patients and families.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, with focus on pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Educate patients and staff on therapies as appropriate.

Skills

RRT/Registry eligible

CPR certification

Education

CoARC-accredited program

Job description

Edward Elmhurst Health's Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. This full-time role involves delivering prescribed respiratory care, monitoring patient responses, and communicating clearly with patients and families.

You must graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program, be an RRT or registry-eligible, hold IL licensure within six months, and maintain CPR certification.