Respiratory Therapist RRT - Kindred Hospitals

Kindred Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist to deliver critical care for chronic and critically ill patients. The role involves administering respiratory care, monitoring patient status, and ensuring compliance with certification requirements. A sign-on bonus is offered, along with competitive hourly pay and shift differentials.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Night Shift Differential

Weekend Shift Differential

Qualifications

• Maintain BCLS and ACLS certifications throughout employment.
• Hold current certification/registration as a Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Administer safe and effective respiratory care as ordered by physicians.
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and assess patients.
• Provide teaching and training.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Mechanical Ventilation

Education

Certification as a Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Seeking Night Shift Respiratory Therapist

$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for FTE

Pay range: $32-$48/hour!
Night Shift Differential: +$2
Weekend Shift Differential: +$3.85

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence, demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

Our specialty hospitals provide critical care similar to that in traditional hospitals or ICUs, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery of chronic, critically ill, and medically complex patients.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will:

• Administer safe and effective respiratory care as ordered by physicians, monitor mechanical ventilation, administer medications, assess patients, understand hemodynamic monitoring, interpret blood work results, monitor patient status, and provide teaching and training.
• Maintain certification as required by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Hold current certification/registration as a Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC and appropriate state licensure.
• Maintain BCLS and ACLS certifications throughout employment.