Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT
About The Position
The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), identified in the responsibilities as RCP I, performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care, taking into account age- and population-specific needs. In the absence of a supervisor, the therapist may be assigned as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift. The position is described as a temporary, full-time night role at Resurrection Medical Center in Illinois, with a stated schedule of 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week, and rotating weekends required. The posting also identifies Holy Family Medical Center in its description and pay information. The stated pay is $50 per hour, with shift differentials mentioned. The employer describes the environment as fast-paced and acute care, including high-acuity critical care and advanced respiratory cases.
Requirements
- Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required upon hire and must be maintained.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC required upon hire and must be maintained, or obtained within 90 days of hire.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
- Two years of acute care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by a physician.
- Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
- When assigned in the absence of a supervisor, serve as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package with options employees can customize to fit their needs.
- Competitive pay and shift differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
