Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) I

Overview Pay Range: $31.03 - $46.54. A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Responsibilities Conducts basic physician prescribed treatments and demonstrates competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice. Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, administers patient care, and documents the practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) at the required level of competence in accordance with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines. Position Specifics Department: Respiratory Therapy Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep Schedule: Nights, 36 hrs/wk, 7P-7A Facility: St John’s Hospital Location: Springfield, IL Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 Education Qualifications Diploma or an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is required. Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is preferred. Experience Qualifications N/A Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice is required. License must be obtained within 6 months. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred. Job Details Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 About the Organization Across communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) operates 13 hospitals and numerous health centers with over 11,000 colleagues. The organization emphasizes values of respect, care, competence, and joy and aims to continually improve processes and outcomes with advanced technologies and treatments. Benefits Benefits package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. PTO combining vacation, sick, and personal days. Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. Education Assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts with no waiting period. Adoption Assistance up to $7,500. Wellness program, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and additional benefits. Equal Opportunity and Hiring Notices HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process: automated tools may be used to assist with recruitment; decisions are made by HSHS personnel. Applicants may contact HSHS Human Resources for questions or reasonable accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr