Certified Respiratory Therapist

Resurrection Medical Center•Chicago, IL

3d•$40 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Requirements

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
2 years experience as a RCP preferred.
ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
NRP certificate preferred
PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
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

performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.
assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.