Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Prime Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differentials

Job summary

Prime Healthcare at Resurrection Medical Center in Illinois seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a temporary contract role. The position is full-time nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, with a 36-hour weekly schedule and rotating weekends.

Responsibilities include performing respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics under medical director; potential lead RCP in supervisor's absence. Requires NBRC RRT, state license, BLS, ACLS; 2 years acute care preferred; pay $55/hr.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC or within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and current.
• ACLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and current or within 90 days of hire.
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered by the physician.
• Lead RCP when supervisor is absent, managing the section during the shift.

Education

State RCP license

RRT NBRC certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years acute care experience preferred

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - ContractPay: $55.00 per hourLocation: Resurrection Medical Center, IllinoisShift: Full-Time Nights |7:00 PM - 7:00 AMSchedule: 36 Hours per Week | Rotating Weekends Required Ready to make a life-saving impact while earning competitive pay? Join the dedicated respiratory care team at Prime Healthcare Holy Family Medical Center and help provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases

Competitive pay + shift differentials

Career growth within a large healthcare system

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II 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. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

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

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

5. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

6. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

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

Pay Transparency

Holy Family Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is a flat rate of $55/hr 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

Temporary

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf