Respiratory Care Practitioner

SSM Health • Mount Vernon, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. Join SSM Health's Respiratory Care Team in Southern Illinois and enjoy a generous Sign on Bonus too! This is a part-time, Night Shift position, working 12-hour shifts (6:30pm-7am), two days a week. The role involves rotating weekends/holiday coverage and two on-call shifts per schedule. ICU and Nursery Experience is preferred. The position is located at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. A two-year service commitment is required for the sign-on bonus, and eligibility is reserved for external qualified candidates only. CRT or RRT are welcome. The pay scale is for RRT only and ranges from $29.46 - $44.19 per hour. Compensation is based on relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
• No experience required.
• State of Work Location: Illinois
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Nice To Haves

• ICU and Nursery Experience preferred
• CRT or RRT welcome

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition.
• Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment.
• Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
• Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Sign on Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: provided through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree