Lead Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Care & Team Leader

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare in Carbondale, IL seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory care services in a hospital setting. You will evaluate patient outcomes, implement changes to plans of care, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff.

The role requires an Associate’s degree, Illinois RCP license or eligibility, RRT (or grandfathered status), CPR, and NRP-MHC within 90 days of hire. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• RRT certification or grandfathered status as applicable.
• RCP license for Illinois; CPR required; NRP-MHC within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient outcomes and adjusts plans of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Explains procedures and disease processes to patients and responsible persons; ensures understanding and discharge planning.
• Assists with reassignment to other units when necessary; mentors staff and students.

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

RRT

RCP IL license

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare in Carbondale, IL seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory care services in a hospital setting. You will evaluate patient outcomes, implement changes to plans of care, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff.

The role requires an Associate’s degree, Illinois RCP license or eligibility, RRT (or grandfathered status), CPR, and NRP-MHC within 90 days of hire. Compensation is commensurate with experience.