Respiratory Therapist, RT, PRN

Rochelle Community Hospital; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Membership Discounts

Career Advancement

Work/Life Balance Environment

Retention Recognition and Rewards

Teamwork

Job summary

Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-focused care using specialized equipment and therapies. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions, and collaborate with the care team.

The role requires two years of relevant experience, appropriate licensure in Illinois, NBRC credentials, and current CPR/PALS; ACLS for day shifts. This position offers benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program.
• National NBRC certification and/or registry credentials.
• Current Illinois license to practice respiratory care.
• CPR and PALS current; ACLS required for day shift.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy and operate equipment.
• Assess and monitor patients with respiratory conditions.
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

AMA accredited Respiratory Care program

NBRC certification

Illinois license

CPR and PALS; ACLS for day shift

Job description

CRT: 35-41 RRT: 41-48 - Pay Based On Experience, Shift Premiums, 401(k) Plan + Company Match, Employee Assistance Program, Gym Membership Discounts, Career Advancement, Work/Life Balance Environment, Retention Recognition and Rewards, Teamwork

About Us

Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn't just our job, it's our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.

Position Summary

A Respiratory Therapist treats patients with respiratory diseases and conditions using specialized medical equipment, oxygen therapies, and manual treatment techniques; examine and evaluate patients for respiratory problems; and operate medical equipment to carry out cardiopulmonary tests.

Education

• Graduate of an AMA accredited educational program for Respiratory Care.
• Successfully completed the National Board for Respiratory Care certification exam and/or Registry Exams.
• Current and valid license with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
• current CPR and PALS certifications required. ACLS required for all regular day shift staff.

Experience

• Two years accumulated work experience in a similar job and/or hospital respiratory therapy department.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and effectively in oral and written directions and communication.
• Enjoys working with people and works cooperatively with other hospital staff.
• Ability to stand for periods of time while setting up equipment, assisting in therapy of patients.
• Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients
• Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.