Kindred Healthcare·Northlake, Illinois
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering safe respiratory care, monitoring mechanical ventilation, and managing medications for critically ill patients. They also perform patient assessments, interpret blood work results, and provide clinical training.
Position is eligible for a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus! The weekend program offers an incentive of $9/hour! Weekend Program is 36/hours a week.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility. As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
As a
Respiratory
Therapist you will: Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training. ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Pay
Range: $32.00-$47.55/hr.
As required for Registry by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Appropriate licensure from state licensure agency. BCLS and ACLS certifications and maintain them for the duration of employment.
Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certified by the NBRC and hold appropriate state licensure. Current BCLS and ACLS certifications are required and must be maintained throughout employment.
Market context
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