Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Prime Healthcare • Evanston, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to make a life-saving impact while earning competitive pay? Join the dedicated respiratory care team at Prime Healthcare St. Francis Hospital and help provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment. This role offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and handle advanced respiratory cases. The position is for a temporary, 12-week contract with full-time night shifts, 36 hours per week, including rotating weekends. The hospital offers a fast offer process with interviews expected within 24-48 hours, competitive pay with shift differentials, and career growth opportunities within a large healthcare system.

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.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager.
• Focusing on the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care, considering age and population-specific needs.
• Potentially serving as Lead RCP during their shift, taking responsibility for the section or department.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree