Respiratory Therapist - 12-Hour Shift with $25K Sign-On

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide a range of cardiopulmonary therapies on general care floors and specialty units. The role emphasizes independent practice in either adult or pediatric/neonatal care, aligned with Rush mission and policies.

The position is full-time (12-hour night shifts), offering competitive pay and a $25,000 sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include ventilator management, gas administration, and patient education with

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• New graduates have 3 months from graduation or hire to obtain IL license and NBRC credentials.
• All RTs must pass departmental competencies.
• Requires BLS and ACLS; PALS within 90 days of hire; NRP preferred.
• Minimum education is an Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, and weans mechanical ventilation; makes ventilator recommendations based on clinical assessment.
• Administers bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies and chest physical therapy; analyzes gases.
• Assesses patients before and after therapy; recommends appropriate therapy changes or discontinuance.
• Applies CPAP and BIPAP with consideration of patient compliance and response.
• Documents work timely and accurately in patient records and department files.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS within 90 days

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide a range of cardiopulmonary therapies on general care floors and specialty units. The role emphasizes independent practice in either adult or pediatric/neonatal care, aligned with Rush mission and policies.

The position is full-time (12-hour night shifts), offering competitive pay and a $25,000 sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include ventilator management, gas administration, and patient education with