Licensed Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator & Cardiac Care

Gibson Area Hospital; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist for their Gibson City facility. The role requires flexible hours, including some weekends, and focuses on various respiratory care tasks, including managing ventilators and performing cardiac stress tests.

Applicants must have at least 2 years of recent hospital experience and be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Illinois. BLS certification is mandatory, while ACLS and PALS certifications must be acquired within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• 2 years recent hospital experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Illinois.
• Must complete ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform PFTs, Cardiac Stress Tests, and EKGs.
• Manage ventilator care and home oxygen qualification.
• Collaborate with providers on respiratory therapy aspects.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Comfortable working alone

Job description

Gibson Area Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist for their Gibson City facility. The role requires flexible hours, including some weekends, and focuses on various respiratory care tasks, including managing ventilators and performing cardiac stress tests.

Applicants must have at least 2 years of recent hospital experience and be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Illinois. BLS certification is mandatory, while ACLS and PALS certifications must be acquired within six months of hire.