PRN Respiratory Therapist

SMD HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur; Tennessee; On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement benefits

Health coverage

Life Insurance

Job summary

SMD HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our PRN team. You will conduct physician-prescribed treatments and operate respiratory care equipment while documenting care in the EMR to ensure quality patient outcomes.

The role requires NBRC RRT certification, IL licensure eligibility within 6 months, and BLS; ACLS is preferred. Compensation aligns with experience and education, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Diploma or an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is required.
• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC is required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice is required. License must be obtained within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts basic physician prescribed treatments and demonstrates competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice.
• Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, administers patient care, and documents the practice activity in the EMR at the required level of competence in accordance with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines.

Education

Diploma/Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)

Job description

Pay Range

$31.03 - $46.54 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Position Specifics

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Core Function: Respiratory & Sleep Lab
• Schedule: PRN
• Facility: St Mary's Hospital
• Location: Decatur, IL
• Compensation that aligns with your experience

Education Qualifications

Diploma or an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is required. Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is preferred.

Experience Qualifications

N/A

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice is required. License must be obtained within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.

Job Description

Conducts basic physician prescribed treatments and demonstrates competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice.

Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, administers patient care, and documents the practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) at the required level of competence in accordance with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines.

Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Company Culture

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits

HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.

Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.

Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.

Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.

Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!

Other benefits include:

• Wellness program with incentives
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• ID theft coverage
• Colleague rewards and recognition program
• Discount program
• And more!

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.