Respiratory Therapist RRT - Weekender - Nights

Endeavor Health; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Premium pay for shift/holiday

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Retirement with company match

Health benefits and HSA options

Job summary

Endeavor Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for weekend shifts at Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL. The position is full-time for 36 hours per week with night hours Friday–Saturday or Saturday–Sunday, 7pm–7:30am, and required holiday coverage on weekends.

Responsibilities include delivering all forms of respiratory care, performing arterial blood gas procedures, and conducting pulmonary function testing across age groups, from neonatal to geriatric, while coordinating with nurses and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory therapy.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required; IL licensure.
• Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform, teach, and guide respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.
• Assess and treat patients from neonatal to geriatric; involve family in care plan.
• Administer therapies: medical gases, medications via airway, humidity and aerosol therapies; monitor equipment.
• Maintain records in patient charts and respiratory care logs; provide guidance to Respiratory Therapy Techs.
• Ensure department equipment is clean, functional, and compliant with hospital standards.

Education

AMA approved school for respiratory therapy granting eligibility to take N.B.R.C. exams; eligible to be Registered or Certified

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.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Respiratory Therapist RRT- Weekender
• Location: Edward Hospital - Naperville, IL
• Full Time | 36 hours/week
• Hours: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday - night shift: 7pm - 7:30am. Holidays required if holiday falls on weekend.
• Required Travel: may float to Plainfield Hospital - Emergency Department on an as needed basis.

What you will do:

• Reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Care, performs, teaches, and guides all forms of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat all age groups of patients from neonatal to geriatric; implements assessment/treatment based on the developmental stages of the patient. Involves family/guardian in plan of care and conducts patient family education, as appropriate, considering the developmental needs of the patient.
• Administers all forms of respiratory therapy including medical gases, medication delivery via the airways, chest physical therapy, pressure breathing treatments, breathing retraining, aerosol and humidity therapy. Understands the equipment, indications, contraindications, hazards, and adverse reactions of each mode of therapy.
• Provides intensive respiratory care utilizing advanced techniques and specialized equipment; establishes and maintains an airway during CPR; performs external cardiac massage if necessary.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain blood gas samples, blood gas analysis, and related calculations; performs blood gas lab quality control.
• Performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry, lung volume, and DLCO; performs related calculations, and quality control.
• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to patient, family, and hospital personnel; develops and delivers home care instructions to patients.
• Participates in continuing education at all levels within the department.
• Performs patient assessment and evaluation of care; confers with nurses and physicians to optimize the care of the patient.
• Initiates and maintains the appropriate records in the patient chart and on respiratory care records.
• Provides guidance to Respiratory Therapy Techs as necessary.
• Cleans, repairs, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment; maintains appearance of the department.
• Performs selected duties of the Director in his/her absence, eg. distributes staff assignments, grants overtime as necessary, accepts sick and absentee calls from staff, authorizes equipment rental, and activates disaster plan in case of emergency.
• Adheres to all Edward hospital standards, policies and procedures.

What you will need:

• Education: Graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory therapy granting eligibility to take exams given by the National Board for Respiratory Care or Registered or Certified by the N.B.R.C.
• License/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), required.
• Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure, required.
• Current CPR certification issued by American Heart Association, required.
• 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.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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