Respiratory Therapist

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

PTO

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The role emphasizes patient-focused care in a fast-paced setting with complex acuities. New grads welcomed to apply.

Schedule is 36 hours per week (7P-7A) with a sign-on bonus up to $20,000. RRT certification and licensure eligibility within 6 months are required. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in state of practice; license within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Diploma or an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Pay Range: $29.55 - $44.32. A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. HSHS St. John's Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Team. Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical knowledge in a fast-paced environment with complex acuities. New grads welcomed to apply.

Position Specifics

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
• Schedule: 36 hrs/wk, 7P-7A
• Facility: St John’s Hospital
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000!!!

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is preferred.
• Diploma or an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is required.

Experience

N/A

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice is required. License must be obtained within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Benefits

• HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health.
• Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail].

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.

Company Culture

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.