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Prime HealthcarePosted 2 weeks ago

Respiratory Therapist - RRT

$114,400–$114,400 year

On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States

ContractLicense Or CertificationEnterprise

Job Summary

Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care. Manage age and population-specific patient needs while potentially serving as a Lead RCP with departmental oversight during shifts. Operate under the direction of the medical director, cardiopulmonary director, or manager in a high-acuity critical care environment. Requires current RCP license, RRT certification, and active BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP credentials. Full-time night rotation (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) with 36 hours weekly and rotating weekends. Temporary contract for 12 weeks at Resurrection Medical Center, Illinois.

Required Qualifications

  • Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) obtained within three (3) months of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
  • Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate

Desired Qualifications

  • Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree
  • Two (2) years of acute care experience

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