Respiratory Therapist

Premiere Healthcare Staffing • Chicago, IL

48d

About The Position

About Premiere Healthcare Staffing: Premiere Healthcare Staffing is committed to supporting your career journey by connecting talented professionals with top-tier healthcare facilities. Our mission is to provide exceptional, compassionate care through strong partnerships and personalized support. Why Premiere: Partnerships with award-winning hospitals nationwide Dedicated career specialists to guide you every step of the way Flexible, immediate opportunities tailored to your goals A career pathway designed for both personal and professional growth Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician
• assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient
• may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift

What This Job Offers

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