Respiratory Care Practitioner – Night Shift, Critical Care

SSM Health; Bakerville (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

SSM Health Mount Vernon seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory care services, assess patients, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates may have critical care experience and NBRC credentials; no experience is required. Schedule is full-time, night shift (6:30pm-7am) with weekends/holidays and on-call shifts, with a sign-on bonus eligibility discussed with the recruiter.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Valid BLS HCP certification.
• NBRC RRT certification.
• Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient treatment needs and develop care plans.
• Provide respiratory care per physician orders and department policies.
• Monitor and document patient progress; adjust treatments.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and community resources.
• Maintain equipment and inventory; ensure sterilization.
• Respond to medical emergencies and rapid responses.

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

SSM Health Mount Vernon seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory care services, assess patients, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates may have critical care experience and NBRC credentials; no experience is required. Schedule is full-time, night shift (6:30pm-7am) with weekends/holidays and on-call shifts, with a sign-on bonus eligibility discussed with the recruiter.