Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - AM and PM Shifts Available

Rush Specialty Hospital

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Chicago, Illinois$45 per hourPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Rush Specialty Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $45/hr, Day/Night Shifts in United States.

Key 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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $45/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Rush Specialty Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $45/hr, Day/Night Shifts.

Key Skills

Respiratory careEndotracheal tube insertionEndotracheal tube removalTreatment planningPatient counselingQuality improvementCritical careInpatient rehabilitation

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Rush Specialty Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $45000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory care, Endotracheal tube insertion, Endotracheal tube removal, Treatment planning, Patient counseling, Quality improvement, Critical care, Inpatient rehabilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing appropriate treatment plans for those with complex medical conditions. They also perform clinical procedures such as endotracheal tube management and provide counseling to patients and their families.

Benefits package: Shift Differential, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, Company Paid Parking. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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