Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) / Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 12-hour NIGHT shift with rotating holidays and weekends. The role includes delivering respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics in an acute care setting, with assessment, treatment planning, and care implementation across patient populations.

Qualifications include an RCP license, NBRC RRT, BCLS, ACLS within 60 days, and PALS/NRP preferred.

Qualifications

• State RCP license required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• RRT certification from NBRC required.
• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.
• ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• NRP certificate preferred.
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Assist in assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care.
• May serve as Lead RCP during a shift in absence of a supervisor.

Education

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

BCLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS certificate

NRP certificate

PALS certificate

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

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: Clinical Lab

Schedule: 12-hour NIGHT shift including rotating holidays and weekends.

Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital

Location: Chicago, IL60622

Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases

Competitive pay + shift differentials

Career growth within a large healthcare system

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) / Respiratory Therapist (RRT) delivers respiratory therapy treatments and pulmonary diagnostic services in an acute care setting, including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of care across all patient populations.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II 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. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required

2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

4. 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.

5. ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.

6. NRP certificate preferred

7. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

8. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

9. High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital 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