Position: Lead Respiratory Therapist
Location: Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL
Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week
Responsibilities:
Coordinate daily shift activities, assist staff, and manage workload adjustments.
Lead respiratory therapy team, ensuring patient care standards, performance improvements, and budget compliance.
Assess patients, initiate orders, and resolve procedural or equipment issues.
Address patient, physician, and nursing concerns, reporting incidents to leadership.
Qualifications & Skills:
Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and RRT certification (required).
Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license (required).
Current CPR, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications (required).
Experience in Level 3 NICU setting (required).
Additional Information: Competitive hourly pay based on experience, with benefits including incentive plans, medical/dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement options, paid time off, and career development opportunities. The role demands leadership, clinical expertise, problem-solving, and excellent communication skills.