Registered Respiratory Therapist

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner II for the Respiratory department in Joliet, IL. The role focuses on performing respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered by clinicians, with emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care across age groups.

The position may involve Lead RCP duties during shifts. Required licenses and certifications, plus relevant acute care experience, are encouraged for strong

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current NBRC-Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained.
• PALS certification upon hire and maintained or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• NRP certificate upon hire and maintained or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Associate or BS degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures and pulmonary diagnostic tests as ordered.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care with attention to age-specific needs.
• May be designated Lead RCP with responsibilities for the section/department during shift.

Skills

RCP license

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BLS certified

ACLS certified

PALS certified

NRP certificate

Bachelor/Associate degree

2 years acute care

Education

AS/BS in respiratory care or related field

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.

Overview

Department: Respiratory
Shift: Tier 1 PRN; Days
Facility: Saint Joseph Medical Center
Location: Joliet, IL

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

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $40.15. 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

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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