Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
About The Position
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team. The ideal candidate will conduct basic physician prescribed treatments and demonstrate competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice, operate and maintain respiratory care equipment, administer patient care, and document the practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) at the required level of competence in accordance with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines. Position Specifics • Department: Respiratory • Core Function; Rehab/Therapy/Sleep • Schedule: Full time: 36 hours/week, Days, 6am-6:30pm • Facility: St. Joseph’s Hospital • Locations: Openings in Breese, IL • Sign On Bonus: up to $10,000 for full-time • Compensation that aligns with your experience Email [email protected] for more information
Requirements
- Diploma or an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is required.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice is required. License must be obtained within 6 months.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice is required. License must be obtained within 6 months.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is preferred.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- conduct basic physician prescribed treatments
- demonstrate competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice
- operate and maintain respiratory care equipment
- administer patient care
- document the practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) at the required level of competence in accordance with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines
Benefits
- HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health.
- Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
