Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus potential

Premium pay for eligible employees

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

The Society of Critical Care Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time or PRN positions at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, Illinois. This role involves providing respiratory therapy, monitoring patients, and educating families under physician orders.

Qualified candidates will have graduated from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold RRT credentials. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $33.16 to $49.74, and sign-on bonuses of up to $25,000 for full-time night shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials.
• Capable of obtaining State of Illinois licensure within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy per physician orders.
• Assess patients for appropriate treatment methods.
• Document treatment and equipment maintenance.
• Communicate treatment to patients and families.
• Monitor patient responses, especially pediatric and neonatal.
• Educate patients and staff on treatment methods.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Patient education

Education

Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Current 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.

This application is an evergreen opportunity, which means by applying once, you will be considered for current and future Respiratory Therapist positions at our Glenbrook Hospital location in Glenview.

Sign-on bonus potential up to $25,000 for full-time nights and $10,000 for full-time days and evenings!

Position Highlights:

• Full-time or PRN
• Days, Evenings, or 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 optionsTuition 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

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.