Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Location: St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois

About the role

Join the dedicated respiratory care team at Prime Healthcare St. Francis Hospital and help provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment. This is a temporary, 12-week assignment with the potential for career growth within a large healthcare system.

Schedule

• Full-Time Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• 36 hours per week
• Rotating weekends

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document care with consideration of age and population-specific needs.
• In the absence of a supervisor, may serve as Lead RCP, responsible for the section or department during their shift.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience required.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $50.00 per hour, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options