Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Prime Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for night shift, full-time engagement. You will perform respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics, adhering to physician orders and ensuring thorough assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care for patients in a high-acuity environment.

Requirements include an active RCP license, BLS and ACLS certification, and 2 years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Current State RCP license required.
• BLS certification from the AHA or ARC at hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification at hire or within 90 days of hire.
• Associates or Bachelor degree preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician, with emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care.

Skills

RCP license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Educational degree (Assoc/Bachelors)

High school diploma

Acute care experience

Education

Associates or Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

$15,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Earn $1,206 - $1,623/week (3x12s) | Night Shift | Full-TimeIncludes base pay of $33.50 - $45.09/hr + opportunities for shift differentials

Department: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Therapy

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process

Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases

Competitive pay + shift differentials

Career growth within a large healthcare system

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

3. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 90 days of hire.

4. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

5. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

6. Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Holy Family Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $33.50 - $45.09. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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