Respiratory Care Practitioner FT

Gibson Area Hospital; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist for their Gibson City facility. The role requires flexible hours, including some weekends, and focuses on various respiratory care tasks, including managing ventilators and performing cardiac stress tests.

Applicants must have at least 2 years of recent hospital experience and be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Illinois. BLS certification is mandatory, while ACLS and PALS certifications must be acquired within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• 2 years recent hospital experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Illinois.
• Must complete ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform PFTs, Cardiac Stress Tests, and EKGs.
• Manage ventilator care and home oxygen qualification.
• Collaborate with providers on respiratory therapy aspects.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Comfortable working alone

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GIBSON CITY, IL 60936

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $30.00 - $47.00 Hourly

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Full time; 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, 36 hours weekly, Mon – Fri with occasional weekend and night coverage.

Responsibilities

Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible preferred, licensed in the State of Illinois. 2 years recent hospital experience required; must be comfortable working alone at times. Duties include PFTs, Cardiac Stress Tests, EKGs, Holter monitor placement, (we will train you on the above) ABGs, home oxygen qualifications, ventilator management, routine respiratory care, collaborating with providers regarding all aspects of respiratory therapy.

Qualifications

BLS required, ACLS/PALS required within 6 months of hire.