Respiratory Therapist - Nights/Evenings

Respiratory Therapist RRT - Nights/Evenings

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:

• Sign on Bonus: $25,000
• Location: Swedish Hospital, Chicago, IL
• Full time: 40 hours per week or 36 hours per week available/every other weekend required
• Hours: mix of 8hr and 12hr shifts for 40 hours per week. 7:00pm-7:30am and 11:00pm - 7:30am. 36 hours per week would be 7:00pm -7:30am shifts only.
• Required Travel: No

What You Will Do:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Covenant Hospital and demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the Hospital.
• Conducts respiratory care assessment of the patient, creates a plan of action based on approved guidelines and/or protocols, communicates with the appropriate nurse and physician and then implements a respiration care program for the patient.
• Documents all respiratory care related procedures in a concise and complete manner.
• Assembles, installs, maintains and adjusts ventilatory equipment based on patient status.
• Participates in invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Participates as a member of the Code Blue Team.
• Completes other related assignments as directed by department management.

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.
• Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure, required.
• Certification: Current CPR certification issued by American Heart Association, required.
• Experience: 6 months of Previous RRT experience, preferred.

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