Certified Respiratory Therapist

Overview: Job Title: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Contract Pay : $50.00 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 Ready to make a life-saving impact while earning competitive pay? Join the dedicated respiratory care team at Prime Healthcare Resurrection Medical Center and help provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment. ✔ Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process ✔ Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases ✔ Competitive pay shift differentials Responsibilities: Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I 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 Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt 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 within 60 days of hire and maintain current. 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current. 6. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred. 7. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire. 8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 9. Two (2) years of acute care experience required. appcast LI-TA1 Pay Transparency: Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is a flat rate of $50/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: Employment Status: Temporary Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity: Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: