Registered Respiratory Therapist-RRT/CRT-PRN

Hospital Sisters Health System • Saint Joseph, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital is seeking a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will conduct basic physician prescribed treatments and demonstrate competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice, operate and maintain respiratory care equipment, administer patient care, and document 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
• 3 years of professional respiratory care experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) are required based on patient population and assigned clinical areas.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program
• Specialty credential through NBRC (Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS), Asthma Educator Specialist (AE-C), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT))
• Registered Polysomnographicologist (RPSGT) through the BRPT may also be accepted as an alternative specialty credential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic physician prescribed treatments
• Demonstrate competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice
• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment
• Administer patient care
• Document the practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR)

Benefits

• Competitive Sign On Bonus of $15,000 (for full-time positions)
• Educational Assistance: Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree