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West Suburban Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist 3rd Shift

West Suburban Medical Center, Oak Park, Illinois, us, 60303


Why Us

For over 100 years, West Suburban Medical Center has supported generations of families in the Oak Park and surrounding areas. Our kind, caring hospital staff have a passion to heal and make a difference in our community. We understand that our employees are the heart of our facility. If you are looking for a family atmosphere, a company committed to professional growth and a culture that embraces our five core values of Quality. Innovation. Service. Integrity. Transparency.

We offer a competitive benefits package including competitive salary, 401(k) savings plan, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time-off program, Tuition reimbursement, etc.

Needs to be able to work multiple shifts. Able to work weekends and holidays.

Performs nebulizer treatments, CPT, ventilator checks, ABGS, assists with intubations, CPR and other departmental needs.

Working In ICU, PCU, Floors, ER, Nursery and ancillary departments. Critical care skills, ACLS, BLS, NRP, Illinois license and RRT required.

Administering treatments, performing ventilator checks, ABGs, oxygen therapy, responding to Rapid responses and Code Blues.

To be successful in this role, you will be proficient in your ability to perform advanced Respiratory Therapy procedures independently and have exceptional thinking skills. This may include interpreting selective laboratory and diagnostic tests, knowledge of RAD guidelines and Medicare regulations, and knowledge of current disease management guidelines.

Job Requirements:

Graduate of a COARC accredited School for Respiratory Therapy

Licensed as an RCP in the state of Illinois

RRT Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care for individuals with greater than 6 months’ post-graduation

RRT eligible new graduates must obtain the RRT credential within 6 months of hire date

BLS Certified from AHA or ARC

ACLS Certified from AHA or ARC within 60 days from hire date

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required for any Charge or Supervisor RT (Respiratory Therapy); credential within 6 months of hire date for all others.

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Certified required for any Charge or Supervisor RT; credential within 6 months of hire date for all others

West Suburban Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.