Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Endeavor Health; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their per diem resource team. This role involves providing essential respiratory therapy across a diverse patient demographic, including neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric patients. As part of a fully integrated healthcare system serving millions, you will assess treatment methods, document patient care, and communicate effectively with families. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, making a real impact on community health.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to patients of all ages as ordered by physicians.
• Document treatments and communicate plans clearly to patients and families.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Therapy

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of respiratory therapy

Job description

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Position Highlights

• Position: Respiratory Therapist
• Resource Team/Per Diem
• Salary: $40 per hour

What You Will Need

• License: Licensed by the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required
• Education: Graduate of an AMA-approved school of respiratory therapy required
• Certification: CPR certification required
• Experience: 6 months in a healthcare setting preferred; 1 year of adult critical care experience preferred

What You Will Do

• Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as ordered by physicians
• Assess patients to determine the most suitable treatment methods
• Document treatments, equipment maintenance, and quality control activities; transcribe verbal or phone orders
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to patients and families
• Monitor patient physiological responses, especially in pediatric and neonatal patients
• Provide education to patients and staff

About Us

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare system serving over 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties, with more than 25,000 team members and 6,000 physicians across numerous locations and hospitals. We are committed to delivering quality, community-connected care and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment.

Visit www.endeavorhealth.org for more information.

Endeavor Health is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare