St Francis Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the NBRC or obtainable within three months of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire and maintained current.
  • Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire and maintained current.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification upon hire or obtain within 60 days of hire.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification upon hire or obtain 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.
  • Assess patients to determine appropriate care plans and interventions.
  • Implement prescribed respiratory therapies to enhance patient breathing and recovery.
  • Document all care given and patient responses accurately and promptly.
  • Consider age and population-specific needs when delivering care.
  • May serve as Lead RCP, overseeing the section or department during their shift.
  • Collaborate with medical and cardiopulmonary teams to ensure effective patient care.

Benefits

  • Paid time off.
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Voluntary benefit options.
Full Job Description
Overview

 

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Location: Resurrection Medical Center, Illinois Shift: Full-Time Nights |  7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Schedule: 36 Hours per Week | Rotating Weekends Required Contract Length: Temporary, 12 Weeks   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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current. 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire. 6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred. 8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

 

Pay Transparency

Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is a flat rate of $55/hr. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

 

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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About St Francis Medical Center

St. Francis Medical Center is a for-profit hospital in Lynwood, California, United States, owned by Prime Healthcare Services.
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