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. Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
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 $4,000 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
