Respiratory Therapist

Paycom - ATS; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match on day one

FSA account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Northwest Respiratory Services in the Chicago area is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, or LPN to support home care and skilled nursing facilities. You will set up equipment, provide comprehensive instruction, and offer ongoing support of high-technology modalities.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, independence, and a balanced lifestyle while serving the elderly and Veterans with oxygen and respiratory products across the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, RN, or LPN, preferably in home care.
• Proficient in administering respiratory treatments and therapies.
• Experience with patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Experience with respiratory equipment including ventilators and oxygen systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, set up and instruct on home medical equipment (oxygen concentrators, BiPAP, CPAP, nebulizers, etc).
• Provide routine equipment maintenance and safety education to clients.
• Schedule and conduct in-services of respiratory equipment to SNFs as requested.
• Serve as a resource to referrals, physicians, clients and staff; assist with troubleshooting equipment.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Respiratory Therapist license

RN license

LPN license

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen concentrators

Nebulizers

Job description

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: 17 Chicago - Tinley Park, IL 60477, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Respiratory Therapist/Registered Nurse, Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Northwest Respiratory Services is seeking for an experienced Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse or LPN to help support the surrounding Chicago area. Northwest Respiratory Services is a leading provider of oxygen and respiratory products throughout Midwest and Northern Rockies. We specialize in serving the long-term care community and oxygen dependent Veterans. You will apply your unique skill set and experience to home care and skilled nursing facility environments by setting patients up, providing comprehensive instruction, follow up and ongoing support of high technology modalities. With this role, you will maintain a strong work life balance while helping elderly patients and become an expert in all respiratory equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver, set up and provide instruction of home medical equipment to include oxygen concentrators, liquid oxygen systems, BiPAP, CPAP, overnight and continuous oximetry, humidity systems, suction and pediatric set ups
• Provide routine equipment maintenance, instruction of proper use, safety, cleaning and continuing education to clients
• Schedule and conduct staff in-services of respiratory equipment to skilled nursing facilities as requested
• Serve as a resource to referrals, physicians, clients and NRS staff; Assist with troubleshooting of equipment

Compensation and Benefits:

• $35-$40 per hour
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Matched 401k Eligibility on Day One of Employment
• FSA Account (Medical and/or Dependent)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Vacation, sick, and paid holidays

Qualifications:

Our Top Candidate Will Have:

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, preferably in a home care setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in administering respiratory treatments and therapies.
• Experience with patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Experience with various respiratory equipment, including ventilators, oxygen concentrators, and nebulizers.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of respiratory diseases and treatments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ethics.