Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Respiratory Therapist, where you will provide essential respiratory care to diverse patient populations. This role involves assessing patients, administering treatments, and educating both patients and staff. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering transformative healthcare experiences across multiple locations. With a focus on professional growth and community-connected care, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians.
• Assess patients to determine the most suitable method of administering treatment.
• Document treatment and communicate clearly with patients and families.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

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, Highland Park Hospital
• 40 Hours per week
• PMs & Nights

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 healthcare 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; transcribe verbal or phone orders by physicians
• Communicate clearly with patients and families about the treatment being performed
• Monitor patient physiological responses 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, community-connected care, serving over 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our team of more than 25,000 members and 6,000 physicians aims 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.

Working at Endeavor Health means being part of an organization that encourages employees to achieve career goals and maximize professional potential.

Explore our website to understand how Endeavor Health fulfills its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please refer to our main career page for more details.

Our core values include diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe our strength lies 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.