What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Weekender Nights position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
Position: Respiratory Therapist RRT- Weekender
Location: Edward Hospital - Naperville, IL
Hours: Full Time, 36 hours/week, night shifts on weekends; holiday coverage required when falls on weekend
Pay Range: $33.16 - $51.40/hour, based on experience and expertise
Responsibilities Include
Location: Edward Hospital - Naperville, IL
Hours: Full Time, 36 hours/week, night shifts on weekends; holiday coverage required when falls on weekend
Pay Range: $33.16 - $51.40/hour, based on experience and expertise
Responsibilities Include
- Performing, teaching, and guiding all forms of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics
- Assessing and treating patients across all ages, involving family education and care planning
- Administering respiratory therapies, managing equipment, and understanding indications and hazards
- Providing advanced respiratory care, airway management during CPR, and external cardiac massage if needed
- Performing blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and related quality control
- Explaining procedures, developing home care instructions, and participating in continuing education
- Collaborating with healthcare team members to optimize patient care and documenting in patient records
- Maintaining equipment, supervising staff, and performing duties of the Director in their absence
- Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or registry-eligible
- State licensure within 6 months
- Current CPR certification; ACLS, NRP, PALS within 24 months
- Knowledge of acid-base balance, blood gas analysis, and cardiopulmonary physiology
Salary : $33 - $51