Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Prime Healthcare Services; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to perform respiratory and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager. The role includes assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with attention to patient age-specific needs.

May serve as Lead RCP during shifts. This part-time, night shift position emphasizes thorough patient care and teamwork within

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• NBRC- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and current.
• ACLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and current.
• PALS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and current or within 60 days.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire and current or within 60 days.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Assess, plan, implement and document care with patient age/population needs.
• May be identified as Lead RCP, responsible for section/department during shift.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

State license RCP

NBRC- Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Associate/Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to perform respiratory and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager. The role includes assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with attention to patient age-specific needs.

May serve as Lead RCP during shifts. This part-time, night shift position emphasizes thorough patient care and teamwork within