Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Overview: - Department: Respiratory Therapy - Schedule: NIGHT SHIFT- 6:30PM-7AM with rotating holidays and weekends - Facility: Holy Family Medical Center - Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016 - Sign On Bonus: Up to $15,000 Responsibilities: Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II 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 Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current. 4. Adult...