Respiratory Therapist - RRT CRT

Saint Francis Hospital • Evanston, IL

3d • $37 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, while considering the age- and population-specific needs of patients. The practitioner may occasionally be assigned or identified as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

This is a part-time night position at Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs.
• May serve as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed