Respiratory Therapist RRT - Per Diem 2 - Nights

About the role

Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Level 2 – Nights at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. The position involves providing respiratory therapy across all age groups, assisting physicians, and working variable night shifts with weekend and holiday requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with respiratory therapy procedures as requested
• Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as ordered by physicians per hospital policy
• Assess patients to determine the most suitable method of administering treatment
• Document treatment, equipment maintenance, and quality‑control activities; transcribe verbal or phone orders from physicians
• Communicate treatment details clearly to patients and families
• Monitor patient physiological response to therapy, paying special attention to pediatric and neonatal patients
• Provide patient and staff education

Requirements

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CoARC‑accredited)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry‑eligible status
• State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure within six months of employment
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association)
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications within 24 months of employment

Benefits

• Premium pay (shift, on‑call, holiday, etc.)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career pathways for 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

Pay

Hourly pay range $33.16 – $49.74; rate based on expertise, years of experience, and other factors.

Schedule

Per Diem Commitment Level 2: 73‑110 hours per 6‑week schedule. Shifts vary Monday‑Friday from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with a minimum of 2 weekend shifts per 6‑week period and one major holiday required in the first and last 6 months of the year.