Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - AM and PM Shifts Available

Overview Position

• Respiratory
• Therapist (RT)
• Location:
• Chicago,
• IL
• Schedule: PRN / Per Diem -
• Day and
• Night shift positions available (12hr shifts)Compensation: $45 per hour plus shift differential for night and weekend shifts RUSH Specialty Hospital, a partnership between Select Medical and RUSH, is a 100-bed facility that combines a critical illness recovery hospital and an acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. Our critical illness recovery hospital is committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
• Why
• Join Us:
• Start
• Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Opportunity for
• Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Fostering
• Well-Being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. PRN / Part-time positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time and PRN employees.
• Ease the
• Burden:
• Company
• Paid
• Parking
• Your
• Impact
• Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan. Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements: Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent. Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date. Current state licensure is required. ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of related experience is preferred. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans