Registered Resp Therapist, PRN Nights

ScionHealth; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

ScionHealth’s Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across all ages, including ventilator management and diagnostic testing. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include arterial blood gas interpretation, oxygen and aerosol therapies, and participation in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to CRT or RRT eligibility.
• Current state license or certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• NBRC CRT or RRT credential, NBRC certification.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS/NRP per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients of all ages, including ventilator management.
• Perform routine therapy procedures such as oxygen, nebulizers, chest physiotherapy, suctioning.
• Assist with emergency interventions and code responses.
• Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases and communicate results.
• Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment per infection control guidelines.
• Document care and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Ventilator management

Communication skills

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Arterial blood gas analysis equipment

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is a 164-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. To the benefit of our patients, families and visitors, we are located alongside the North Branch Chicago River and surround by the greenery of Horner, Welles and Revere Parks.

Job Summary

• The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients of all age groups by performing respiratory therapy treatments, ventilator management, diagnostic testing, and emergency procedures. The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver quality, patient-centered care in accordance with clinical policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning
• Assists with emergency interventions, including manual resuscitation and code response
• Manages and monitors mechanical ventilators, including appropriate parameter adjustments and troubleshooting
• Obtains and interprets arterial blood gases and communicates results
• Conducts pulmonary function testing and 12-lead EKGs; identifies life-threatening arrhythmias
• Maintains and calibrates respiratory equipment according to infection control guidelines
• Documents care delivered, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
• Assists with quality improvement activities and departmental clerical functions
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong foundational knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment and procedures
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates safe practice and infection control compliance
• Physically capable of prolonged standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and operating patient care equipment
• Works cooperatively within multidisciplinary teams
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, airborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and varying temperatures
• Requires use of personal protective equipment and adherence to OSHA standards

Salary Range: $45.00/Hour

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to CRT or RRT eligibility

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state license or certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame required by facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame required by facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (per facility requirements) within time frame required by facility policy

Experience

• Experience in an acute care or clinical environment preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, judgment, and the ability to work independently in high-stress situations