Respiratory Therapist

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee, located in Kankakee, IL, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for per diem shifts. Responsibilities include performing respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered by the physician, with lead duties possible in the supervisor's absence.

A valid state RCP license and NBRC CRT are required, with BLS/ACLS/PALS within specified timelines. Two years of acute care experience and an associate or bachelor degree are preferred; NRP is required by hire

Qualifications

• Current State RCP license required.
• Current NBRC CRT certification required (hired before March 2026, exempt).
• BLS certified and current.
• ACLS within 60 days of hire and current.
• PALS within 60 days of hire and current.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• NRP certificate required by hire or within 60 days.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned as Lead RCP, with shift responsibilities.

Education

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license

NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate by hire or within 60 days

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of acute care experience

Job description

• Three (3) shifts per six (6)-week schedule
• One (1) weekend shift (this is included in the three (3) shifts per six (6)-week schedule)
• One (1) Holiday from Option A

Overview

Department:

Respiratory Therapist

Shift:

Per Diem;

• Three (3) shifts per six (6)-week schedule
• One (1) weekend shift (this is included in the three (3) shifts per six (6)-week schedule)
• One (1) Holiday from Option A

Facility:

St. Mary's Hospital

Location:

Kankakee, 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

• 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

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee 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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