Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT RRT

Prime Healthcare • Evanston, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will work in a high-acuity, critical care environment, managing advanced respiratory cases. This full-time, night shift position offers competitive pay, shift differentials, and career growth opportunities within a large healthcare system. The role may involve serving as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor, overseeing operations during their shift.

Requirements

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon 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
• many more voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED