Respiratory Therapist - Registry/Per Diem---Nights and Days

Humboldt Park Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Respiratory Therapist on a per diem basis at Humboldt Park Health. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, monitor patients, and ensure safety while providing critical respiratory care across patient demographics. This part-time role requires an IL Respiratory Therapist license and related certifications, offering various healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

403B

PTO

Qualifications

• Administers therapy treatments and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• IL Respiratory Therapist license and relevant certifications (CRT/RRT, CPR, ACLS) required.
• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all modalities of respiratory therapy, including necessary treatments and record keeping.
• Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation and assists with procedures.
• Participates in training programs and risk management activities.

Skills

Therapeutic gases

Humidity

Aerosol therapy

Breathing exercises

Mechanical ventilation

Patient monitoring

Intubation assistance

Risk Management

Infection Control

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree

IL Respiratory Therapist license

CRT or RRT Certification

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Registry/Per Diem---Nights and Days

Join us at Humboldt Park Health as a Respiratory Therapist - Registry/Per Diem---Nights and Days.

Summary: Performs all modalities of respiratory therapy, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and maintains patient records for those with abnormal respiratory conditions, following established protocols.

Job Details

Description

Performs all modalities of respiratory therapy, including manipulative diagnostic, therapeutic procedures, and maintains records for patients with abnormal respiratory conditions, all in accordance with established procedures.

Qualifications

• Administers therapy treatments such as therapeutic gases, humidification, aerosol therapy, breathing exercises, and broncho-pulmonary drainage to patients of all ages.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using manual techniques or mechanical ventilators for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Administers medications as prescribed, charts all treatments and patient reactions, and maintains departmental records.
• Participates in emergency situations and ongoing training programs.
• Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation, makes rounds, and documents care.
• Assists physicians and nurses with procedures like intubation and blood draws.
• Transcribes physician orders and advises on therapy modes.
• Checks supplies, maintains equipment, and ensures safety.
• May participate in training new staff and students.
• Participates in Risk Management and Infection Control programs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• IL Respiratory Therapist license required.
• CRT or RRT Certification required.
• CPR and ACLS required; NRP preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 403B
• PTO

Additional Details

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

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