Respiratory Therapist - Weekender Nights

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plans

Premium pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement options

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for weekend night shifts at Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL. The role involves full-scope respiratory care for all ages, including education, charting, and supervision responsibilities.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, RRT (or registry-eligible), state licensure within 6 months, and CPR with ACLS/NRP/PALS within 24 months. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required.
• RRT or registry-eligible status is required.
• License in the state within 6 months of hire is required.
• CPR certification and ACLS/NRP/PALS within 24 months are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform, teach, and guide respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.
• Assess and treat patients across all ages, with family education and care planning.
• Administer therapies, manage equipment, and understand indications and hazards.
• Provide advanced respiratory care, airway management during CPR, and external cardiac massage if needed.
• Perform blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing, plus related quality control.
• Explain procedures, develop home care instructions, and participate in continuing education.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize patient care and document in records.
• Maintain equipment and supervise staff; perform Director duties in their absence.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or registry-eligible

State licensure within 6 months

CPR certification; ACLS, NRP, PALS within 24 months

Job description

Position

Respiratory Therapist RRT- Weekender

Location

Edward Hospital - Naperville, IL

Hours

Full Time, 36 hours/week, night shifts on weekends; holiday coverage required when falls on weekend

Pay Range

$33.16 - $51.40/hour, based on experience and expertise

Responsibilities Include

• Performing, teaching, and guiding all forms of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics
• Assessing and treating patients across all ages, involving family education and care planning
• Administering respiratory therapies, managing equipment, and understanding indications and hazards
• Providing advanced respiratory care, airway management during CPR, and external cardiac massage if needed
• Performing blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and related quality control
• Explaining procedures, developing home care instructions, and participating in continuing education
• Collaborating with healthcare team members to optimize patient care and documenting in patient records
• Maintaining equipment, supervising staff, and performing duties of the Director in their absence

Qualifications Include

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or registry-eligible
• State licensure within 6 months
• Current CPR certification; ACLS, NRP, PALS within 24 months
• Knowledge of acid-base balance, blood gas analysis, and cardiopulmonary physiology

Benefits

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