Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare • Des Plaines, IL

20d • 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. Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases.

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

• paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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