Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois, in a fast-paced acute care environment. Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Care involves assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting treatment while considering the age and population-specific needs of each patient. The therapist may occasionally be assigned as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift. This is a temporary, 12-week position working full-time nights from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends required. The listed pay is $55.00 per hour; actual starting compensation is determined during applicant selection based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained as current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire, maintained as current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained 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 procedures ordered by the ordering provider.
- Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures ordered by the ordering provider.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, considering age- and population-specific needs.
- May be assigned as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Benefits
- The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with customizable benefits and voluntary options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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