Registered Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift)
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) possesses sufficient training and experience to perform respiratory care procedures as prescribed, with limited supervision and in accordance with departmental policies and approved procedures, to patients of all ages, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The RRT is also a vital part of the ACLS and Rapid Response Team, performing CPR and ventilations as required for the situation. The RRT is also responsible for cardiac and respiratory diagnostic procedures. Along with the various other duties the RRT will clean, maintain, and troubleshoot all equipment.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC) approved program of respiratory care.
- Licensed by the state of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- AAS degree required.
- Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
- Maintain a current CPR card or must obtain a current CPR card within orientation period.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors of Science degree preferred.
- ACLS preferred.
- Clinical experience in all aspects of respiratory care.
- Extensive critical care background preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory care procedures as prescribed with limited supervision.
- Participate in the ACLS and Rapid Response Team, performing CPR and ventilations.
- Perform cardiac and respiratory diagnostic procedures.
- Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot all equipment.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (Medical, dental, and vision coverage options)
- Free internal prescription program
- Employer contributions to premiums
- 457(b) plan with employer matching
- 401(a) plan for employer contributions
- Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
- Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days
- 6 observed paid holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
