Respiratory Therapist

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Respiratory Therapist, where you will play a crucial role in evaluating and caring for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to work nights, providing essential care while being part of a dedicated team that values the well-being of each patient. You will assess treatment plans, implement advanced care modalities, and educate patients and families about their health conditions. This role not only allows you to thrive professionally but also to contribute to a community-focused environment that uplifts others in body, mind, and spirit. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Mental Health Resources

Paid Parental Leave

Debt-free Education

Qualifications

• Requires BLS and RRT certifications; hospital respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• High school diploma or Associate's degree with 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and cares for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans and advanced respiratory modalities.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response

Patient Education

Advanced Respiratory Care

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree

Technical degree

Tools

BLS Certification

RRT Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Job Description - Respiratory Therapist (25007077)

Job Number:

25007077

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions
• Paid Time Off from Day One for FT/PT positions
• Student Loan Repayment Program for FT/PT positions
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Paid Parental Leave (FT positions only)
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-time; Nights; 24 hours/week 7p-7a; Rotating weekends and holidays

Location: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks Hospital, 701 Winthrop Ave, Glendale Heights, IL

The role you’ll contribute:

Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team code. May be required to be part of neonate transport team (Hinsdale/La Grange locations only).

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
• Hospital respiratory therapy experience strongly preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• ACLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) from NBRC preferred.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Job:

Respiratory Services

Organization:

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes