PRN Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Flexible Hours

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

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.