Respiratory Therapist

Salemtownhosp; Salem (IL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Salem Township Hospital in Illinois seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide treatments and participate in pulmonary critical and emergency care while documenting services for patient records and billing.

This role requires a high school diploma, AMA-approved respiratory therapy program, CRT, and a current Illinois license with BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NALS are recommended. The position is PRN and on-site at Salem Township Hospital.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• AMA approved respiratory therapy program completed.
• CRT examination passed.
• Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current in BCLS.
• ACLS, PALS, NALS recommended.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures and pulmonary critical and emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments and pulmonary critical and emergency care.
• Document services in patient records for billing and records.
• Conduct cardiopulmonary diagnostics procedures per policy.
• Perform oxygen rounds and equipment care per policy.

Skills

Pulmonary therapeutic procedures

Emergency care

Documentation

Patient care

Education

AMA approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

At Salem Township Hospital, compassionate care, personalized service, and teamwork matter most. We value people who take pride in their work, understand the importance of their role, and demonstrate professionalism as part of our caring team.

Respiratory Therapist Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved respiratory therapy school.
• Successful completion of the National Board of Respiratory Care CRT examination.
• Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required.
• Current in BCLS.
• In addition, ACLS, PALS, NALS and/or basic arrhythmia course(s) are recommended.
• Through knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures and pulmonary critical and emergency care.

Summary of Respiratory Therapist Position

The Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary critical and emergency care. Documents services performed in Patients’ records and for billing and departmental records, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics procedures according to departmental policy. Also performs oxygen rounds and equipment care according to departmental policy.

Respiratory Therapist Schedule

PRN (As Needed)

Respiratory Therapist(PRN) Hourly Pay Rate

Salem Township Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salem Township Hospital is committed to provide excellence in health care and promote wellness for our community through compassionate care, personalized service, and teamwork.