PRN Respiratory Therapist

Hospital Sisters Health System•Decatur, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts basic physician-prescribed treatments and demonstrates competence with respiratory equipment used in respiratory care practice. Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, administers patient care, and documents practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR). Work is performed at the required level of competence and in accordance with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines. This PRN position is in the Respiratory Therapy department's Respiratory & Sleep Lab at St Mary's Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. Scheduled weekly hours are 0. The listed pay range is $31.03–$46.54; actual pay depends on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

Requirements

Diploma or associate degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice; license must be obtained within 6 months.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct basic physician-prescribed treatments.
Demonstrate competence with respiratory equipment used in respiratory care practice.
Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment.
Administer patient care.
Document practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record.
Follow scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Education assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges.
Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
ID theft coverage.
Colleague rewards and recognition program.
Discount program.