Senior Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to perform respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of patient care while serving on the night shift.

The requirements include a current RCP license in Illinois, NBRC RRT (or within 3 months), BLS and ACLS, PALS within 60 days, and NRP on hire or within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Current NBRC RRT credential or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and current.
• ACLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and current.
• PALS certification from AHA upon hire and current or within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification upon hire and current or within 60 days of hire.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Focus on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of patient care.
• Assist with or lead the RCP section/department during a shift when assigned.

Skills

RCP license

NBRC RRT

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

Respiratory care degree preferred

Education

Associate Degree or BS in Respiratory Care

Two years acute care experience preferred

Job description

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to perform respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of patient care while serving on the night shift.

The requirements include a current RCP license in Illinois, NBRC RRT (or within 3 months), BLS and ACLS, PALS within 60 days, and NRP on hire or within 60 days.