Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,971 - 68,604; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. The role involves performing respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic procedures while ensuring thorough patient assessment and documentation. Candidates must possess required licensing and certifications.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package alongside competitive pay, with estimated compensation between $37.00 and $49.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification from AHA/ARC upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document care for patients.

Skills

Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

Basic Life Support certification

Adult Cardiac Life Support certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

Acute care experience

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Bonus Amount

$15,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

• Department: Respiratory
• Schedule: Full-time 12 hour shift nights 7 pm to 7 am
• Facility: Resurrection Medical Center
• Location: 7435 W Talcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Pay Transparency

Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $37.00 to $49.80. 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

Full Time

Shift

Nights

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