Respiratory Therapist - RRT
Location: Resurrection Medical Center, Illinois
About the role
Join the dedicated respiratory care team at Prime Healthcare Resurrection Medical Center and help provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment. This is a temporary, 12-week assignment with the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, critical care setting and handle advanced respiratory cases.
Schedule
- Full-Time Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- 36 hours per week
- Rotating weekends
Responsibilities
Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for:
- Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider
- Assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population-specific needs
- Occasionally serving as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintained
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintained
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
- Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred
Pay
A flat rate of $55/hr. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Benefits
Prime Healthcare offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that allows customization to fit individual needs. Benefits include abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options for growth and well-being. Learn more here.