Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Saint Francis Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a temporary 12-week assignment on nights. The role supports acute care with high-acuity cases and responsibilities include we provide respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures under medical direction.

Qualifications include NBRC RRT, state licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and NRP as applicable. Two years of acute care experience is preferred; benefits and shift differentials apply.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certification upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document care with attention to patient age and population needs.
• May be assigned as Lead RCP, supervising the section or department during shifts.

Education

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

State Respiratory Care Practitioner license

BLS (AHA/ARC)

ACLS (AHA/ARC)

PALS (AHA)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Location: St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois

Contract Length: Temporary, 12 Weeks

Ready to make a life-saving impact while earning competitive pay? Join the dedicated respiratory care team at Prime Healthcare St. Francis Hospital and help provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment.

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Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases

Competitive pay + shift differentials

Career growth within a large healthcare system

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

• 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 Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $55.00. 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/

Employment Status

Temporary

Shift

Full-Time Nights

7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

36 Hours per Week | Rotating Weekends Required

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