Night-Shift Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) — Contract

Prime Healthcare; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a temporary 12-week contract at Resurrection Medical Center in Illinois. Night shift, full-time schedule, 36 hours per week with rotating weekends. Competitive pay at $50 per hour plus shift differentials.

Responsibilities include performing respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostics under physician orders, with emphasis on assessment, planning, and documentation of care. May act as Lead RCP when supervisor is absent.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• 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.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Assess, plan, implement and document care with focus on patient age and population needs.
• Lead RCP during shift in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Respiratory care

Acute care

Patient assessment

Education

State RCP license

BLS certified

ACLS certification

Associate or Bachelor preferred

HS diploma or equivalent

2 years acute care experience preferred

Job description

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a temporary 12-week contract at Resurrection Medical Center in Illinois. Night shift, full-time schedule, 36 hours per week with rotating weekends. Competitive pay at $50 per hour plus shift differentials.

Responsibilities include performing respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostics under physician orders, with emphasis on assessment, planning, and documentation of care. May act as Lead RCP when supervisor is absent.