Respiratory Therapist
$69,264–$93,226 year
On-siteHighland Park, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Administer respiratory therapy treatments including oxygen, aerosol, and airway management while managing ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems. Perform pulmonary diagnostics such as ABGs and PFTs, implement patient-specific respiratory care plans, and document care in the EMR. Respond to code blue and rapid response events, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and may serve as a Lead RCP during assigned shifts in a high-acuity critical care environment. Requires a current RCP license, RRT certification, and BCLS/ACLS certificates. Full-time nights shift with relocation assistance available for candidates moving from outside Illinois.
Required Qualifications
- State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Desired Qualifications
- 2 years experience as an RCP
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree
- ACLS certificate
- NRP certificate
- PALS certificate
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