Respiratory Therapist Registered
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist II provides age-appropriate respiratory care across all patient populations, in accordance with evidence-based practices, medical center protocols, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and Medicare guidelines. This role involves close collaboration with the healthcare team, utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care. The Respiratory Therapist II plays a vital role in supporting patient outcomes through skilled interventions and continuous assessment. The Respiratory Therapist II plays a vital role in providing comprehensive patient care across various settings, including emergency rooms, intensive care units, general medical floors, homecare and clinics. They will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
- Must be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner state license from appropriate state (IL or MI)
- Must have current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002
- New graduate therapists must successfully pass all exams required for Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
- Proof of Application for state licensure is required for new graduates before orientation to the department can begin
- Licensure must be obtained within six months of hire for new graduates per the Respiratory Care Illinois Practice Act
- CPR – American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers)
Responsibilities
- Provide age-appropriate respiratory care across all patient populations
- Ensure care is in accordance with evidence-based practices, medical center protocols, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and Medicare guidelines
- Collaborate closely with the healthcare team
- Utilize clinical expertise and critical thinking to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care
- Support patient outcomes through skilled interventions and continuous assessment
- Provide comprehensive patient care across various settings, including emergency rooms, intensive care units, general medical floors, homecare and clinics
- Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Contribute to positive patient outcomes
Benefits
- Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings
- Night shift differential of $4.00/hr
- Weekend differential of $3.25/hr
- $15,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year work commitment
- $25,000 sign-on bonus for a 3-year work commitment
- 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time available on day 1 for candidates with 5+ years of direct experience
- Generous time-off benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
