Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, IL

306d • $25 - $38

About The Position

Conducts basic physician prescribed treatments and demonstrates competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice. Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, administers patient care, and documents 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.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts basic physician prescribed treatments.
• Demonstrates competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice.
• Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment.
• Administers patient care.
• Documents practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR).

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree