Registered Respiratory Therapist

Alton Memorial Hospital; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing direct patient care, conducting assessments, and implementing respiratory treatments in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in respiratory therapy, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety. You'll thrive in a collaborative setting that values your growth and development, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact on patient care. If you're passionate about respiratory health and eager to contribute to a vital healthcare team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care in respiratory therapy.
• Ensures patient safety while complying with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Assessment

Critical Care Skills

Communication

Education and Training

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS)

Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Job description

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Alton Memorial Hospital provided pay range

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Base pay range

$26.97/hr - $46.74/hr

Additional Information About The Role

Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare - Alton Memorial Hospital. BJC Healthcare - Alton Memorial Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive!

• PRN
• NIGHT COVERAGE NEEDED
• Schedule - 6:30a-7p or 6:30p-7a
  
  

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The Respiratory Therapy department consists of certified and registered therapist that treat disease of the pulmonary system of the human body.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team. Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
• Provides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles.
• Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management.
• Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, Basic Life Support (BLS), etc. as needed.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog
• Respiratory Therapy
  
  

Experience

• No Experience
  
  

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience
  
  

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
• Respiratory Care Practitioner
• RRT
  
  

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance
  
  

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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