Respiratory Therapist Registered 5/6
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist II 5/6 provides age-appropriate respiratory care across patient populations in accordance with evidence-based practices, medical center protocols, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and Medicare guidelines. The role uses clinical expertise and critical thinking to deliver safe, effective, high-quality care and support patient outcomes through skilled interventions and ongoing assessment. The therapist provides comprehensive patient care in settings including emergency rooms, intensive care units, general medical floors, homecare, and clinics. They collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. The position requires working 5 out of every 6 weekends.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
- Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Current Respiratory Care Practitioner state license from Illinois or Michigan and current NBRC credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002.
- New graduate therapists must successfully pass all exams required for the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
- New graduates must provide proof of application for state licensure before department orientation begins.
- New graduates must obtain licensure within six months of hire, per the Respiratory Care Illinois Practice Act.
- American Heart Association CPR certification (BLS for Health Care Providers).
- Commitment to working 5 out of every 6 weekends.
Responsibilities
- Provide age-appropriate respiratory care across patient populations.
- Follow evidence-based practices, medical center protocols, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and Medicare guidelines.
- Use clinical expertise and critical thinking to deliver safe, effective, high-quality care.
- Perform skilled interventions and continuously assess patients to support positive outcomes.
- Provide care in emergency rooms, intensive care units, general medical floors, homecare, and clinics.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Benefits
- Eligible for a $25,000 sign-on bonus.
- Candidates with 5 or more years of direct experience receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time available beginning on day one, in addition to other time-off benefits.
- Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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