REG RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - IP RT (752D)

Decatur Memorial Hospital; Tennessee; On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Benefits Package

401(k) Match

Health Insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a respiratory therapist to provide basic respiratory therapy, diagnostics and monitoring for patients of all ages on-site during night shifts. The position is full-time with rotating weekends.

Successful candidates will have completed an AMA-accredited respiratory therapy program, be eligible for Illinois licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and hold NBRC RRT credential with CPR certification.

A $20,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an AMA accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current registration or eligibility for licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Illinois.
• RRT credential awarded by NBRC and current CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic respiratory therapy, diagnostics and monitoring to patients of all ages.

Education

AMA accredited respiratory therapy program

Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure eligibility/registration

NBRC RRT credential

CPR certification

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type: On-site

Schedule Full Time, Night Shift 6:00pm-6:30am Rotating Weekends

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job Description Summary: Provides basic respiratory therapy, diagnostics and monitoring to patients of all ages.

Job Description

Education and/or Other Requirements

• Successful completion of an AMA accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• RRT credential awarded by the NBRC.
• Current CPR card.

Environmental Factors

Job duties involve the potential for frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel and assist in lifting patients; able to assist patients and/or adjust equipment at floor level; able to reach, change and read IV's 5 feet from the floor unaided; able to move quickly from place to place on occasion, including from floor to floor in emergency situations; able to utilize fine motor control in hands for tasks such as medication preparation and administration; able to hear to take blood pressure and to hear breath, heart and bowel sounds. Must possess visual acuity to meet visual demands in charting and operating equipment. Is expected to be an example of good health habits.

Mental Demands

• Must be able to work under stress and to adapt to changing conditions.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

Pay Transparency

Pay Transparency $31.51 - $48.83 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role.

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options.

All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.