Certified Respiratory Therapist
Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Earn $1,206 – $1,623/week (3x12s) | Night Shift | Full-Time Includes base pay of $33.50 – $45.09/hr + opportunities for shift differentials. Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases. Career growth within a large healthcare system.
Requirements
- State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
- PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Nice To Haves
- 2 years experience as a RCP preferred.
- NRP certificate preferred
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
Responsibilities
- In the absence of a supervisor, the CRT/RCP I may serve as Lead RCP, overseeing operations during their shift.
- Provide respiratory care and pulmonary therapy per physician orders
- Manage mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway management
- Perform and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
- Conduct pulmonary diagnostic procedures and patient assessments
- Implement patient-specific care plans
- Document patient care, interventions, and outcomes accurately
- Serve as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor
- Respond to critical care situations and emergencies
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
