*Registered Respiratory Therapist

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee in Joliet, IL is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to perform respiratory therapies and diagnostics under medical direction. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care, with patient age-specific considerations.

This full-time night shift may include lead responsibilities during the shift. Candidates must hold an active State RCP license, NBRC RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and an associate or higher degree is

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Current NBRC RRT certification or obtained within three months of hire.
• BLS certification upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification upon hire and maintained.
• PALS certification upon hire and maintained or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• NRP certification upon hire and maintained or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor degree preferred.
• Two years acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Emphasize assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care with age-specific considerations.
• May be designated Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section/department during the shift.

Skills

RCP license

RRT NBRC

BLS certified

ACLS certified

PALS certified

NRP certified

Acute care experience (2 years)

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

15000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

• Department: Respiratory
• Shift: Full Time; Nights
• Facility: St Mary's Hospital
• Location: Joliet, IL
• Sign On Bonus: Up to 15k!

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

• 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

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee 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

Full Time

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