Registered Respiratory Therapist-RRT/CRT - Part-time-Nights

Hospital Sisters Health System•Saint Joseph, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital is seeking a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist to conduct basic physician-prescribed treatments and demonstrate competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care practice. The role operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, administers patient care, and documents practice activity in patients’ electronic medical records (EMR). Work must comply with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines. This position is in the Respiratory department at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, Illinois. It is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week on the night shift.

Requirements

Diploma or associate degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited Respiratory Care Education Program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice; the license must be obtained within six months.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited Respiratory Care Education Program.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct basic physician-prescribed treatments.
Demonstrate competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care practice.
Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment.
Administer patient care.
Document practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record.
Follow scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Education assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges.
Adoption assistance up to $7,500.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
ID theft coverage.
Colleague rewards and recognition program.
Discount program.