Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days

Trinity Health • Maywood, IL

4d • $37 - $51

About The Position

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. If you are a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

Requirements

• RT 2 -- Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
• CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
• Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (CRT credential and IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required within 6 months of hire)
• RT 3 -- Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
• 3 years of previous job-related experience
• CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
• Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC
• Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hiring

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day Respiratory Care, including bronchial hygiene procedures, oxygen initiation and follow up, and care of the Emergency Room patients in need of Respiratory Services.
• Sets up and performs complex respiratory care procedures such as continuous artificial ventilation and administration or medications.
• Records patient data to include ventilatory volumes, pressure/flows, and blood gas analysis.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• DailyPay!
• Work today, Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree