Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Prime Healthcare • Des Plaines, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs. In the absence of a supervisor, the therapist may be designated Lead RCP and be responsible for the section or department during the shift.

This is a temporary, full-time contract role at Resurrection Medical Center in Illinois. The schedule is nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, for 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends required. The stated compensation is $55 per hour.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by a physician, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
• When no supervisor is present, may serve as Lead RCP and assume responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits package with options that employees can customize to fit their needs.
• Resources, programs, and voluntary options supporting individual growth and well-being.
• Shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

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