Registered Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II for per diem night shifts (7p–7a) in Olympia Fields, IL. The RCP II will perform respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered, with emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care across age groups.

Qualifications include an active RCP license, NBRC RRT within 3 months, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP within 60 days, ARC/ Cross, and 2 years of acute care experience preferred;

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• NBRC RRT certification or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• BLS certified from the AHA or American Red Cross.
• ARC Cross certification upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• NRP certificate 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care with attention to age-specific needs.
• May serve as Lead RCP on shift and oversee department during shift.

Skills

RCP II clinical skills

Pulmonary diagnostics

Shift leadership

Education

RCP license

NBRC RRT certification (within 3 months)

BLS certification

ARC Cross certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification (within 60 days)

Associate or BS degree in Respiratory Care

2 years acute care experience

Job description

Overview

Department:Respiratory Therapy

Shift:Per Diem; Nights; 7p-7a

Facility:Olympia Fields Hospital

Location:Olympia Fields, IL

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

• 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

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $44.00 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/

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Employment Status

Per Diem

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