Registered Respiratory Therapist - CRT RRT

Saint Francis Hospital • Evanston, IL

5d • $40 - $44

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) / Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) delivers respiratory therapy treatments and pulmonary diagnostic services in an acute care setting. The role includes assessing patients, planning treatment, and implementing respiratory care across all patient populations. The position is per diem at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois, with day shifts and three available commitment tiers. Tier 1 pays $40.15 per hour for three shifts per six-week schedule, including one weekend shift and one major holiday per year. Tier 2 pays $42.00 per hour for six shifts per six-week schedule, including two weekend shifts and one major and one minor holiday per year. Tier 3 pays $43.80 per hour for ten shifts per six-week schedule, including three weekend shifts and two major and one minor holiday per year. Shift differentials are also mentioned. The role works in a high-acuity critical care environment with advanced respiratory cases and may include serving as Lead RCP during assigned shifts.

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, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments, including oxygen, aerosol, and airway management.
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostics, including ABGs and PFTs.
• Implement patient-specific respiratory care plans.
• Document care in the EMR.
• Respond to code blue and rapid response events.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.
• May serve as Lead RCP during assigned shifts.

Benefits

• The company describes a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with customizable benefits, resources, programs, and voluntary options.
• Competitive pay and shift differentials.
• Career growth within a large healthcare system.

What This Job Offers

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