Respiratory Therapist RRT - Full Time - Nights

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Premium pay for shift/on-call/holidays

Incentive pay for select positions

Annual raises based on performance

Career pathways for growth

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

HSA Options

Retirement with company match

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Naperville, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shifts at Edward Hospital. The role is full-time (36 hours/week) with shifts 7:00pm–7:30am and rotating weekends/holidays. You will support NICU to geriatrics, ensuring high-quality respiratory care per hospital policy.

Required: graduated from a CoARC-accredited RT program, CPR/AHA, IL licensure within 6 months, and RRT or registry-eligible status. ACLS/NRP/PALS due within 24 months.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current CPR certification (AHA) required.
• RRT credential or registry-eligible status required.
• Illinois licensure required within 6 months of employment.
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS required within 24 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with respiratory therapy procedures.
• Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal to geriatric patients as ordered.
• Assess patients to determine method of treatment.
• Document treatment and transcribe physician orders.
• Explain treatments to patients and families clearly.
• Monitor patient response to therapy, with focus on pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Educate patients and staff.

Skills

Acid-base balance knowledge

Blood gas analysis

Cardiopulmonary physiology

Education

CoARC-accredited RT program

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $33.16 - $51.40 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: $25,000
• Position: Respiratory Therapist RRT - Nights
• Location: Edward Hospital - Naperville, IL
• Full Time | 36 hours/week
• Hours: Shifts will vary Monday - Friday from 7:00pm to 7:30am with every third weekend and rotating holidays, required.
• Required Travel: Plainfield Emergency Center coverage as needed.

What you will do:

• Assists Physicians, as requested with Respiratory Therapy procedures
• Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric 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:

• Education: Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), required.
• License/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry eligible status, required.
• State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure required within 6 months of employment.
• Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association, required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 24 months of employment.
• Experience: Advanced knowledge of acid-base balance, blood gas analysis and interpretation, and cardiopulmonary physiology.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - 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.

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