Registered Respiratory Therapist

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to perform respiratory therapies and diagnostics per orders. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation tailored to patient age groups. May lead the RCP team during a shift.

Required credentials include an active RCP license, NBRC RRT or eligibility, BLS and ACLS on hire, PALS and NRP within specified timelines, with a degree preferred and 2 years of acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current State RCP license required.
• NBRC RRT or eligible within 3 months of hire.
• AHA/ARC BLS certification on hire and maintain.
• AHA/ARC ACLS certification on hire and maintain.
• AHA/ARC PALS certification on hire and maintain or within 60 days.
• NRP certificate on hire and maintain or within 60 days.
• Associate or BS degree preferred.
• 2 years acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Assess, plan, implement and document patient care with age/population considerations.
• May be assigned as Lead RCP for shift coverage.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Lead responsibility

Education

Current State RCP license

Current NBRC RRT or eligible within 3 months

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification (within 60 days if not current)

NRP certificate (within 60 days if not current)

Associate or BS degree preferred

2 years acute care experience preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.

2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.

5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $37.00 to $49.80. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf