Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional care to patients of all ages. In this role, you will assess and administer respiratory therapy, ensuring the highest standards of patient care are met. Your expertise will be crucial in monitoring patient responses and educating both patients and staff. Join a vibrant healthcare team committed to transformative patient experiences and community-connected care. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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 the most suitable method of treatment.
• Monitor patient physiological response to therapy.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Assessment

Documentation

Patient Education

Education

Graduate of AMA approved school of respiratory therapy

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

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 to hospital policy and procedures
• Assess patients to determine the most suitable method of administering treatment
• Document treatment, equipment maintenance, and quality control activities and transcribe verbal or phone orders by physicians
• Communicate to patients and families the treatment being performed in a clear manner
• Monitor patient physiological response to therapy, with special attention to 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 over 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our organization employs more than 25,000 team members and over 6,000 physicians, aiming to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals, including 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 accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect, and empathy. We believe 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.