Registered Respiratory Therapist Per Diem

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Joliet seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist on a per diem basis. The position entails performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures under medical direction, with responsibilities including care assessment and documentation. Candidates must hold a state RCP License, RRT certification, and have relevant experience.

Qualifications

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• RRT certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care.
• May act as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Respiratory therapeutic procedures

Pulmonary diagnostic procedures

Patient assessment

Care planning

Documentation of care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist Per Diem

Pay Competitive

Employment type Contract

Job Description

Req#: 211302

Overview

Department: Respiratory Care

Shift: Per Diem; 12 hour shifts

Facility: Saint Joseph Medical Center

Location: Joliet, IL

Saint Joseph Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Saint Joseph Medical Center 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. Saint Joseph Medical Center 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

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. 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. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required

2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

4. 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.

5. ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.

6. NRP certificate preferred

7. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

8. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

9. High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $40.15 to $43.80. 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.

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