Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Job description

Min USD $34.34/Hr. Max: USD $53.23/Hr. Overview: Initiate, maintain and continue basic and intensive respiratory therapy equipment and techniques in the administration of prescribed procedures to patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary disorders. Schedule: PRN: Highlights & Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness Education: Licensure/Certification/Registry: - Graduate of approved AMA School of Respiratory Therapy required. - Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy required. - Licensed by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required within 90 days of hire. - Current BLS and ACLS required. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills required. Responsibilities: - Measures and administers prescribed medications to patients of all ages (oxygen and aerosolized medications, etc). In addition to the following therapy: humidity and aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, and metered dose inhalers, etc. - Records procedures and patient responses on appropriate departmental paperwork and requisitions. C...