Respiratory Therapist

Mercy Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL, is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitioner I to perform respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care tailored to patient age and needs.

A lead role may be assigned during shifts in the absence of supervision. Required licensure/certifications include RCP license, NBRC CRT, BLS, ACLS and PALS within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current NBRC CRT required; exempt if hired before March 2026.
• BLS certification required at hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS certification within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate at hire or within 60 days.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Assess, plan, implement and document care with age/population considerations.
• May be Lead RCP in supervisor absence and manage the section/department during shift.

Skills

Respiratory license

NBRC CRT

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Acute care experience (2 yrs)

High School Diploma

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. 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. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Overview

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Shift: Per Diem; 3 shifts per 6 weeks

Facility: Mercy Medical Center

Location: Aurora, IL

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience required.

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.50. 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

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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