Night Shift CRT: Acute Care Respiratory Therapist (Contract)

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a contract, night shift at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital. The role involves performing respiratory therapies and diagnostics in a high-acuity, acute-care setting with a 36-hour weekly schedule and a $50 per hour rate.

Must hold a current RCP license and NBRC CRT certification, with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications within specified timelines. Hospitals emphasize competitive pay and potential lead responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from NBRC required.
• BLS certification required or maintained.
• ACLS certification within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS certification within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification on hire or within 60 days.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Assess, plan, implement and document care with age/population considerations.
• May serve as Lead RCP in supervisor's absence during their shift.

Skills

Respiratory care skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

State RCP license

NBRC CRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Associate or Bachelors degree preferred

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

High School Diploma

Job description

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a contract, night shift at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital. The role involves performing respiratory therapies and diagnostics in a high-acuity, acute-care setting with a 36-hour weekly schedule and a $50 per hour rate.

Must hold a current RCP license and NBRC CRT certification, with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications within specified timelines. Hospitals emphasize competitive pay and potential lead responsibilities.