Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Evanston, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the full-time night shift to provide skilled respiratory care. The role includes assessing patients, administering therapies, documenting care, and communicating plans to patients and families.

Ideal candidates hold an CoARC-accredited program credential and are RRT or registry eligible, with IL licensure within six months and CPR certification. The hospital offers premium pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CoARC).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or registry eligible status.
• State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure within six months of employment.
• Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians per hospital policy and procedures.
• Assess patients to determine most suitable method of administering treatment.
• Document treatment, equipment maintenance and quality control activities and transcribe orders as needed.
• Communicate treatment plan to patient and family clearly.
• Monitor patient physiologic response to therapy, with emphasis on pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Provide patient and staff education.

Skills

RRT

CPR certification

Patient education

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Illinois Licensure within 6 months

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$33.16 - $51.40 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

This application is an evergreen opportunity, which means by applying once, you'll be considered for current and future night shift Respiratory Therapist positions at our Evanston Hospital location.

Sign-on bonus potential up to $25,000 for full-time nights!

Position Highlights:

• Full-time
• Night shift (3rd shift)
• Sign on bonus potential

What you will do:

• Provide respiratory therapy to 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

What you will need:

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry eligible status
• State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure within six months of employment
• Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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".