Per Diem Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge seeks a PRN Respiratory Therapist for per diem night shifts (7pm–7am). The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, an active RCP license, NBRC credentials within 12 months (or CRT if prior to 2023), and BLS certification.

No prior experience is required. Responsibilities include operating ventilators, supporting patient assessments, and collaborating with physicians.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care required.
• RCP license in state active.
• NBRC credentials: RRT within 12 months or CRT if before 2023.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Graduate from accredited respiratory care program.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using pulmonary diagnostics and correlate lab values.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
• Assist physicians with bedside procedures as applicable.
• Provide medications and therapies per physician order.
• Educate patients on therapy purpose and self-care.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Keep patient handoffs clear, concise, and timely.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

EMR/computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge seeks a PRN Respiratory Therapist for per diem night shifts (7pm–7am). The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, an active RCP license, NBRC credentials within 12 months (or CRT if prior to 2023), and BLS certification.

No prior experience is required. Responsibilities include operating ventilators, supporting patient assessments, and collaborating with physicians.