Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) I

HSHS Medical Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HSHS Medical Group seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) I to perform various patient care duties, operate respiratory equipment, and document care in EMRs. This full-time position based in Springfield offers competitive compensation aligned with experience and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, PTO, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Education Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Wellness program

Employer-paid life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Colleague rewards and recognition program

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physician prescribed treatments and demonstrates competence in respiratory care.
• Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment.
• Documents practice activity in patient's electronic medical record.

Skills

Patient Care

Equipment Maintenance

Documentation

Education

Diploma or Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) I

Apply locations Springfield, IL time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R1029878 Conducts basic physician prescribed treatments and demonstrates competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice. Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, administers patient care, and documents the practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) at the required level of competence in accordance with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines.

Position Specifics:
o Department: Respiratory Therapy
o Schedule: Full time, Night Shift
o Facility: St. John’s Hospital
o Location: Springfield, IL
o Sign On: $20,000
o Compensation aligned with your experience
Education Qualifications

• Diploma or an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• N/A

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice is required. License must be obtained within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.

Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS
  contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Pay Range:

$29.55 - $44.32

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

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