Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Earn $486.68 – $525.60 gross pay per shift | Variable Shift | Per Diem Includes base pay of $40.15 - $43.80/hr + opportunities for shift differentialsDepartment: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Therapy Job Type: Per Diem | Non-ExemptLocation: Chicago Metro Area, Illinois – big-city lifestyle, strong healthcare market, no car required, lakefront living.Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory casesCompetitive pay + shift differentialsCareer growth within a large healthcare systemResponsibilitiesIn the absence of a supervisor, the CRT/RCP I may serve as Lead RCP, overseeing operations during their shift.Provide respiratory care and pulmonary therapy per physician ordersManage mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway managementPerform and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) analysisConduct pulmonary diagnostic procedures and patient assessmentsImplement patient-specific care plansDocument patient care, interventions, and outcomes accuratelyServe as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisorRespond to critical care situations and emergenciesCollaborate with interdisciplinary teamsQualificationsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required 2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. 2 years experience as a RCP preferred. 4. ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current 5. NRP certificate preferred 6. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current. 7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred 8. High School Diploma or equivalent is requiredPay TransparencyResurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $40.15 to $43.80. 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 StatusPer DiemShiftVariableEqual Employment OpportunityCompany 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: