Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

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.

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.

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.
• Experience: Advanced knowledge of acid-base balance, blood gas analysis and interpretation, and cardiopulmonary physiology.

Benefits

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Variety of Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retail Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• Visa Sponsorship Available (Nursing and Lab roles)

About the Role

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Certified in CPR.
• Advanced knowledge of acid-base balance, blood gas analysis and interpretation, and cardiopulmonary physiology.