Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare • Chicago, IL

17d • 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. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.
• May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance: Available for candidates relocating from outside the state of Illinois.
• Competitive pay + shift differentials
• Career growth within a large healthcare system
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs.
• Abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree