Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights

Edward Elmhurst Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join its team. This full-time position involves providing essential respiratory therapy to a diverse patient population, including neonates and adults. You will assess patient needs, document treatments, and educate both patients and staff on care procedures. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a community-focused environment, where your skills and compassion will help improve patient outcomes. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while delivering high-quality healthcare to the community.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• 6 months experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to various patient age groups.
• Assess patients to determine suitable treatment methods.
• Document treatment and communicate with patients and families.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Assessment

CPR Certification

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved school of respiratory therapy

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights page is loaded

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights

Apply locations EVH Evanston Hospital time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R26859

Hourly Pay Range:

$33.16 - $49.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Respiratory Therapist, Evanston Hospital
• 40 Hours per week
• PMs & Nights
• Salary range: Min =$31.59, Mid = $40.28, Max = $48.96
  

What you will need:

• License: Licensed by the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required
• Education: Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of respiratory therapy required
• Certification: CPR (BLS)
• Experience: 6 months experience in a health care setting preferred; 1 year of adult critical care experience, neonatal or adult, preferred
  

What you will do:

• Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as ordered by physicians according hospital policy and procedures
• Assess patients to determine most suitable method of administering treatment
• Document treatment, equipment maintenance and quality control activities and transcribe verbal or phone order by physicians
• Communicate to patient and family the treatment being performed in a clear manner
• Monitor patient physiological response to therapy with special attention to the pediatric and neonatal patients
• Provide patient and staff education

About Us

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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