Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Level I - Shift Varies

Nevada System of Higher Education

3 days ago

Plainfield, Illinois$68,973 - $103,459/yearPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, Shift Varies in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will need: Education: Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) License/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry eligible status State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure within six months of employment Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 24 months of employment NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within 24 months of employment PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within 24 months of employment What you will do: Under minimal supervision, provides routine and complex respiratory therapy treatment to patients and performs a variety of routine pulmonary function tests according to established procedures in order to provide data used in diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease/ailments.

provide data used in diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease/ailments.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $68,973 - $103,459/year

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, Shift Varies.

Key Skills

Respiratory Therapy TreatmentPulmonary Function TestsInterpreting Physicians' OrdersPatient MonitoringEquipment SetupData RecordingDepartment Procedure MonitoringProcedure EnhancementRRT CertificationCPR CertificationACLSNRPPALS

Requirements

Candidates must graduate from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program and obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status or proof of registry eligibility. Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Illinois is required within six months of employment, along with current CPR certification and obtaining ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications within 24 months.

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Position Insights

WeekdayDoc rates Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Level I - Shift Varies at Nevada System of Higher Education a 2.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.

This position offers no on-call requirements.

Compensation: $68,973 - $103,459/year.

Key skills for this role include Respiratory Therapy Treatment, Pulmonary Function Tests, Interpreting Physicians' Orders, Patient Monitoring, Equipment Setup.

Benefits include Premium pay for shifts, on call, holiday, Opportunity for annual increases, Career Pathways, Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options, Tuition Reimbursement.