Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) I

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts basic physician prescribed treatments and demonstrates competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice. Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, administers patient care, and documents 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
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities

Conducts basic physician prescribed treatments
Demonstrates competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice
Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment
Administers patient care
Documents the practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR)

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions
Up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year
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
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