Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Prime Healthcare•Des Plaines, IL

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to make a life-saving impact while earning competitive pay? Join the dedicated respiratory care team at Prime Healthcare Holy Family Medical Center and help provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment. This role involves working in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases. The company offers career growth within a large healthcare system. Interview within 24 - 48 hours with a fast offer process. Competitive pay with shift differentials is offered.

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 or obtained within 90 days of hire.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
Assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.
In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.