Respiratory Therapist RRT

Prime Healthcare • Des Plaines, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) / Respiratory Therapist (RRT) delivers respiratory therapy treatments and pulmonary diagnostic services in an acute care setting, including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of care across all patient populations. The role involves working in a high-acuity, critical care environment and handling advanced respiratory cases. The position is full-time, night shift, and located in Des Plaines, Illinois. The company offers a fast offer process with interviews expected within 24-48 hours.

Requirements

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Nice To Haves

• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.
• NRP certificate preferred
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments (oxygen, aerosol, airway management)
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems
• Perform pulmonary diagnostics (ABGs, PFTs)
• Implement patient-specific respiratory care plans
• Document care in the EMR
• Respond to code blue and rapid response events
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
• May serve as Lead RCP during assigned shifts

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates
• Relocation Assistance: Available for candidates relocating from outside the state of Illinois.
• Competitive pay + shift differentials
• Career growth within a large healthcare system
• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• many more voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED