St Francis Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist RRT

St Francis Medical Center$69K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
  • Current BCLS certification upon hire
  • ACLS certification within 60 days of hire
  • Preferred 2 years experience as an RCP
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
  • PALS and NRP certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Administer various respiratory therapy treatments
  • Manage ventilators and high-flow oxygen systems
  • Perform pulmonary diagnostics including ABGs and PFTs
  • Develop and implement patient-specific respiratory care plans
  • Document care in electronic medical records (EMR)
  • Respond to code blue and rapid response situations
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes
  • Potentially lead shifts as Lead RCP.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
  • Relocation assistance for out-of-state candidates
  • Flexible benefits package tailored to employee needs
  • Paid time off and a 401K retirement plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and additional voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
Bonus Amount
$15,000 Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Relocation Assistance: Available for candidates relocating from outside the state of Illinois.

Salary Range: $1,323 – $1,917 per week (base gross), based on a 36-hour (3x12-hour) schedule; equivalent to $36.77 – $53.26 per hour.

Department: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory TherapyJob Type: Full-Time Nights | Non-ExemptLocation: Des Plaines, Illionis

 Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases

 Competitive pay + shift differentials

 Career growth within a large healthcare system

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) / Respiratory Therapist (RRT) delivers respiratory therapy treatments and pulmonary diagnostic services in an acute care setting, including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of care across all patient populations.

Responsibilities
  • Administer respiratory therapy treatments (oxygen, aerosol, airway management)
  • Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems
  • Perform pulmonary diagnostics (ABGs, PFTs)
  • Implement patient-specific respiratory care plans
  • Document care in the EMR
  • Respond to code blue and rapid response events
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
  • May serve as Lead RCP during assigned shifts
Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required

2.Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3.Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

4.2 years experience as an RCP preferred.

5.ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.

6.NRP certificate preferred

7.PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

8.Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

9.High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Pay Transparency

Holy Family 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 $36.77 to $53.26. 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.

Employment StatusFull Time ShiftNights

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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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