Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Resurrection Medical Center • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Prime Healthcare Resurrection Medical Center is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a temporary, 12-week contract in an acute care environment. The position is part-time nights, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with rotating weekends required. The listed pay is $55 per hour, with possible shift differentials. The therapist will perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a provider, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager.

The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, implementation, and documentation, while accounting for patients’ age- and population-specific needs. The therapist may occasionally be assigned as Lead RCP and have responsibility for the section or department during their shift. The posting highlights work in a high-acuity critical care environment and exposure to advanced respiratory cases.

Requirements

• Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for 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, maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Assess patients and plan, implement, and document respiratory care, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
• Work under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager.
• May be assigned as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options to customize benefits to individual needs.
• Resources, programs, and voluntary options supporting individual growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed