Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Evanston, State College (IL, Centre County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their team. This role involves performing essential respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient care is tailored to individual needs. With a focus on assessment and documentation, you'll play a crucial role in the healthcare team. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional growth. If you're passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Respiratory therapeutic procedures

Pulmonary diagnostic procedures

Patient assessment

Documentation of care

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor of Science degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

• Department: Respiratory Therapy - PRN

• Schedule: M-F-DAY SHIFT- 7am-7:30pm with rotating holidays and weekends

• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital

• Location: Evanston, IL 60201

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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. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

3. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 90 days of hire.

4. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

5. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

6. Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred.

St. Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.26 to $37.26. 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.