Respiratory Therapist - RRT
About the role
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Contract position providing respiratory care in a fast‑paced acute care setting at Resurrection Medical Center, Illinois.
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. 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. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
Qualifications
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- 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 maintain current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
- Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package that allows staff to customize benefits to fit their unique needs, including abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options for individual growth and well‑being. Learn more: Prime Healthcare Benefits.
Pay
$55.00 per hour (flat rate).
Schedule
Part‑Time Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, rotating weekends. Temporary contract length: 12 weeks.