Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT
About The Position
Overview Department: Respiratory Therapy Schedule: Per diem (as needed) nights 7p-7:30a Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital Location: Evanston, IL Responsibilities Core Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments Administer treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and ventilation support Monitor patient responses and adjust care plans as needed Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams Operate, manage, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment Document all assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the medical record Respond rapidly to urgent and emergent respiratory situations Educate patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required. 2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current. 4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current. 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire. 6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred. 7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred. 8. Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Pay Transparency Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $40.15 to $43.80. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status Per Diem Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Options Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
- Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments
- Administer treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and ventilation support
- Monitor patient responses and adjust care plans as needed
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Operate, manage, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment
- Document all assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the medical record
- Respond rapidly to urgent and emergent respiratory situations
- Educate patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
