Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift with $25K Sign-On

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Premium pay (shift/on-call/holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Job summary

Endeavor Health’s Evanston Hospital in Evanston, IL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) for full-time night shift. The role involves providing neonatal to geriatric respiratory therapy, with a 40-hour week and night schedule. A sign-on bonus of $25,000 is offered.

Qualifications include CoARC-accredited education, RRT/CRT credentials, IL licensure within six months, CPR, and advanced life support certifications within 24 months. Benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CoARC) is required.
• RRT or CRT with registry status or eligibility is required.
• Illinois licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner required within six months of employment.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS required within 24 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with Respiratory Therapy procedures as requested.
• Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as ordered.
• Assess patients to determine the most suitable method of administering treatment.
• Document treatment, equipment maintenance and quality control activities; transcribe physician orders.
• Communicate treatment details clearly to patient and family.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, with emphasis on pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Provide education to patients and staff.

Skills

Respiratory therapy procedures

Patient assessment

Documentation

Staff education

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CoARC)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or CRT

Illinois licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

CPR certification (American Heart Association)

ACLS, NRP and PALS within 24 months

Job description

Endeavor Health’s Evanston Hospital in Evanston, IL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) for full-time night shift. The role involves providing neonatal to geriatric respiratory therapy, with a 40-hour week and night schedule. A sign-on bonus of $25,000 is offered.

Qualifications include CoARC-accredited education, RRT/CRT credentials, IL licensure within six months, CPR, and advanced life support certifications within 24 months. Benefits and growth opportunities are provided.