Respiratory Therapist Registered

OSF HealthCare; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 101,980,000 - 119,974,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential $5.00/hr

Weekend differential $3.25/hr

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide age-appropriate respiratory care across patient populations in alignment with clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team to develop and implement treatment plans, with skilled assessment, intervention, and documentation. A valid NBRC credential and IL/MI license are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Must be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC.
• Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner state license (IL or MI).
• NBRC credentialing must be current if credentialed after July 1, 2002.
• New graduates must pass exams required for the RRT credential.
• Proof of state licensure application required before orientation.
• Licensure must be obtained within six months of hire.
• CPR – American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers).
• OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $35.59 - $41.87/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

• This position also includes a night shift differential of $5.00/hr and a weekend differential of $3.25/hr
• Eligible for a $20,000 Sign on Bonus
• OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Respiratory Therapist II provides age-appropriate respiratory care across all patient populations, in accordance with evidence-based practices, medical center protocols, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and Medicare guidelines. This role involves close collaboration with the healthcare team, utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care. The Respiratory Therapist II plays a vital role in supporting patient outcomes through skilled interventions and continuous assessment. The Respiratory Therapist II plays a vital role in providing comprehensive patient care across various settings, including emergency rooms, intensive care units, general medical floors, homecare and clinics. They will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Licensure/ Certification:

Must be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner state license from appropriate state (IL or MI) and current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002.

New graduate therapists must successfully pass all exams required for Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.

Proof of Application for state licensure is required for new graduates before orientation to the department can begin.

Licensure must be obtained within six months of hire for new graduates per the Respiratory Care Illinois Practice Act.

CPR – American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers)

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.