What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Position: Lead Respiratory Therapist
Location: Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, primarily evening shift with every other weekend and holidays
Responsibilities
Benefits: Incentive plans, shift and holiday pay, career growth opportunities, health/dental/vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness programs.
This role offers a leadership opportunity within a community-focused healthcare system dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Location: Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, primarily evening shift with every other weekend and holidays
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily shift activities and assist staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Plan and organize shift workflows, maintain departmental standards, and ensure compliance with performance and budget goals.
- Adjust work assignments based on workload, staffing, and unforeseen events.
- Provide leadership, conduct assessments, and initiate orders per protocols.
- Support staff with procedural or equipment issues and address patient, physician, or nursing concerns.
- Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
- Current CPR, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.
- Experience in Level 3 NICU required.
Benefits: Incentive plans, shift and holiday pay, career growth opportunities, health/dental/vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness programs.
This role offers a leadership opportunity within a community-focused healthcare system dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.