Weekend Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift & Growth

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

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.