Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare • Aurora, IL

16d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (RCP I) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician, 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 each patient. In the absence of a supervisor, the therapist may be assigned or identified as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); employees hired before March 2026 are exempt.
• 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 within 60 days of hire, maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA within 60 days of hire, maintained as current.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by a physician under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs.
• When assigned as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor, assume responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options employees can customize to their needs; additional resources and programs are described on the linked benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED