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 their team in delivering exceptional care across various patient demographics. In this role, you will provide respiratory therapy to patients of all ages, ensuring their comfort and understanding of the treatments being administered. You will assess patient needs, document all procedures, and collaborate with medical staff to enhance patient outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a community-focused organization that values diversity and inclusion, providing you with the chance to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

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 patients as ordered by physicians.
• Assess patients to determine suitable treatment methods.
• Document treatment and communicate with patients and families.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved school of respiratory therapy

Tools

CPR (BLS)

Job description

• Respiratory Therapist, Highland Park Hospital
• 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 to 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.

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.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. 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.