Respiratory Care Practitioner (PRN) - Flexible Shifts

SSM Health; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health in Mount Vernon, IL is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) for a part-time, variable shift position. The role involves evaluating and caring for respiratory therapy patients under supervision, with direct supervision required in Illinois.

Prior ICU or Nursery experience is preferred. The position requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care, BLS HCP certification, and eligibility for NBRC credentials (CRT within 6 months or RRT within 12 months).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care is required.
• BLS HCP certification required; NBRC CRT/RRT candidacy as noted (FUTURE).

Responsibilities

• Under supervision administers medications and treatments to patients.
• Under supervision delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy.
• Under supervision monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
• Under supervision provides patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment.
• Under supervision responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

SSM Health in Mount Vernon, IL is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) for a part-time, variable shift position. The role involves evaluating and caring for respiratory therapy patients under supervision, with direct supervision required in Illinois.

Prior ICU or Nursery experience is preferred. The position requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care, BLS HCP certification, and eligibility for NBRC credentials (CRT within 6 months or RRT within 12 months).