Certified Respiratory Therapist - PRN with Benefits

Hospital Sisters Health System; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL seeks a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform physician-prescribed treatments and manage respiratory care equipment.

The role involves documenting activity in the electronic medical record and ensuring patient safety during therapy sessions. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of professional respiratory care experience, RRT credential and state licensure, and BLS, with ACLS/PALS/NRP as required by patient population.

Qualifications

• Diploma or an Associate degree in respiratory therapy required.
• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy preferred.
• 3 years of professional respiratory care experience required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC and state licensure required; BLS required.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP required based on patient population and assigned clinical areas; specialty NBRC credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physician-prescribed respiratory therapies and operate respiratory care equipment.
• Document treatment and patient response in the electronic medical record.
• Administer patient care and monitor for safety and efficacy.
• Maintain and operate respiratory care equipment per standards and protocols.

Skills

EMR documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/Associate degree in RT required

Bachelor’s degree in RT preferred

RRT NBRC certification

Respiratory Care Practitioner license

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP required as applicable

Specialty NBRC credential preferred

Job description

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL seeks a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform physician-prescribed treatments and manage respiratory care equipment.

The role involves documenting activity in the electronic medical record and ensuring patient safety during therapy sessions. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of professional respiratory care experience, RRT credential and state licensure, and BLS, with ACLS/PALS/NRP as required by patient population.