Respiratory Therapist Registered 11/12
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist II 11/12 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 11/12 plays a vital role in supporting patient outcomes through skilled interventions and continuous assessment. The Respiratory Therapist II 11/12 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. The Respiratory Therapist II 11/12 will commit to working 11 out of every 12 weekends.
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) and 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
- Provides age-appropriate respiratory care across all patient populations, in accordance with evidence-based practices, medical center protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborates closely with the healthcare team, utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care.
- Supports patient outcomes through skilled interventions and continuous assessment.
- Provides comprehensive patient care across various settings, including emergency rooms, intensive care units, general medical floors, homecare and clinics.
- Collaborates closely with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package
- Benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings
- Focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career
- Night shift differential of $4.00/hr
- Weekend differential of $3.25/hr
- 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time available for use beginning 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
