Respiratory Therapist - Nights

About the Company Feel Good About Helping Others Feel Better A job with Kindred Healthcare offers some things you'd expect, and some you might not. There's the salary, of course, and security, and benefits. And the pride you take in working for a company that's a nationally recognized leader in healthcare. But there's also the feedback you get - the hugs, the handshakes, the smiles, and even the tears of gratitude - from the people you care for with your heart as well as with your hands. So consider a career with Kindred - This opportunity is available at Kindred Chicago Hospital Northlake at 365 East North Avenue, Northlake, IL 60164. About the Opportunity Provide vital therapy treatments and relief for residents suffering from respiratory illness. Keep accurate records of the treatment and the resident's response. This opportunity is available at Kindred Chicago Hospital Northlake at 365 East North Avenue, Northlake, IL 60164. Responsibilities: * Conduct physician-prescribed treatments of a routine nature * Perform chest physical therapy treatments which involve percussion, postural drainage or suctioning; perform airway management including trach tube changes, Passy-Muir Valve monitoring, and intubation or extubation; set up, operate and monitor ventilators * Record resident treatment, education and response to care * Submit accurate billing and documentation in accordance with RT protocol, Kindred policy and state/federal regulations * Conduct in-servicing and competency testing of nursing staff * Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws

Qualifications


The Therapist must have knowledge of medical terminology, respiratory protocols and RT intervention, and be able to react decisively in emergency situations.


Frequent travel is necessary.



We are looking for a graduate of an AMA-approved school for Respiratory Technology with state licensing as required


Effective communication with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization is a must.

Benefits Kindred Healthcare offers an attractive benefits package for full-time employment, including medical/dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and much more. Premium salaries commensurate with experience.

*Kindred Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Local applicants encouraged to apply. Drug-free work environment. Relocation costs not covered by employer.