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 or obtained within three months of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or obtained within 90 days of hire
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Two years of acute care experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians
  • Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care
  • Consider age and population-specific needs in all care processes
  • Serve as Lead RCP in supervisor's absence, managing the department during shifts
  • Collaborate with the medical director and cardiopulmonary director in treatment plans
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package allowing customization to meet individual needs
  • Access to abundant resources and programs for personal growth and well-being
  • Voluntary options to enhance health and safety
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Contract

Pay: $55.00 per hour
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, the RCP II is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. 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. In the absence of a supervisor, may 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 or obtained within 90 days of hire.

5. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

6. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

7. Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred.

Pay Transparency

Holy Family Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role 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/

Employment Status

Temporary

Shift

Nights

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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