Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Prime Healthcare • Chicago, IL

18d • 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 and requirements of patients. The practitioner may occasionally be assigned or identified as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

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, maintained as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire, maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained 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 and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
• May serve as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options to customize benefits to individual needs.
• Resources, programs, and voluntary options intended to support individual growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed