Registered Respiratory Therapist - CRT RRT

Saint Francis Hospital • Evanston, IL

36d • $37 - $51

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Practitioner II) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a provider, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager. The role emphasizes assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements. The therapist may occasionally be assigned as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during their shift. The position is full-time, working nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., at Prime Healthcare St. Francis Hospital, with work at both the Skokie and Evanston Infusion Centers.

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 and maintain current certification.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintain current certification, or obtain it within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire and maintain current certification, or obtain it within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
• When assigned as Lead RCP, assume responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options
• Sign-on bonus of $15,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed