Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL seeks a Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitioner I to perform respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered by physicians.

Responsibilities focus on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with potential lead duties during shifts in the absence of supervision.

Qualifications

• Current State RCP license required.
• NBRC CRT certification required; hired before Mar 2026 exempt.
• BLS certification required on hire; maintain current.
• ACLS certification required within 60 days of hire; maintain current.
• PALS certification required within 60 days of hire; maintain current.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• NRP certification upon hire or within 60 days.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures and diagnostic testing as ordered.
• Assess, plan, implement and document care with patient age-specific needs.
• Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor for the shift.

Education

State RCP license

NBRC CRT

BLS (AHA/ARC)

ACLS (AHA/ARC)

PALS (AHA)

Associate or BS preferred

NRP cert on hire or within 60 days

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years acute care experience

Job description

Overview

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Shift:Per Diem; 3 shifts per 6 weeks

Facility:Mercy Medical Center

Location: Aurora, IL

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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• 2. Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt
• 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 within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• 6. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• 7. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• 8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 9. 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

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