Respiratory Therapist - Weekender Nights

Live Well Homecare; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plans

Shift pay

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Weekender to join our clinical team. You will perform all forms of respiratory therapy, guide staff, and ensure high-quality patient care across all ages while engaging families in care plans.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program, RRT certification or registry eligibility, IL license within 6 months, CPR, and 24-month ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• RRT certification or registry eligible.
• Illinois license within 6 months.
• Current CPR, and within 24 months ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications.
• Experience in blood gas analysis, acid-base balance, and cardiopulmonary physiology is required.

Responsibilities

• Performing all forms of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and diagnostics while guiding and teaching staff.
• Assessing and treating patients across all ages, involving families in care plans, and educating them.
• Administering therapies, managing advanced techniques and equipment, and maintaining airway during CPR.
• Conducting blood gas sampling, pulmonary function testing, and quality control.
• Explaining procedures to patients and staff, documenting care, and providing guidance to respiratory techs.
• Maintaining equipment and department appearance, and performing duties of the Director in their absence.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Patient assessment

Equipment management

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

Hours

Full Time, 36 hours/week, night shifts on Fridays/Saturdays or Saturdays/Sundays, with holiday coverage as needed

Position

Respiratory Therapist RRT- Weekender

Location

Edward Hospital - Naperville, IL

Hours

Full Time, 36 hours/week, night shifts on Fridays/Saturdays or Saturdays/Sundays, with holiday coverage as needed

Pay Range

$33.16 - $51.40/hour, based on experience

Responsibilities include

Performing all forms of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and diagnostics while guiding and teaching staff. Assessing and treating patients across all ages, involving families in care plans, and educating them. Administering therapies, managing advanced techniques and equipment, and maintaining airway during CPR. Conducting blood gas sampling, pulmonary function testing, and quality control. Explaining procedures to patients and staff, documenting care, and providing guidance to respiratory techs. Maintaining equipment and department appearance, and performing duties of the Director in their absence, all while adhering to policies.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, RRT certification or registry eligible, Illinois license within 6 months, current CPR, and within 24 months ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications. Experience in blood gas analysis, acid-base balance, and cardiopulmonary physiology is required.

Benefits

Incentive plans, shift and holiday pay, career growth opportunities, medical/dental/vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, retirement options, wellness programs, and more.

Key Skills

Knowledge of respiratory therapies, patient assessment, equipment management, and strong communication skills to collaborate with healthcare teams.