IL Respiratory Therapist Certified/Registered PRN

Deaconess Health System
  • Mount Vernon, Illinois
    24 days ago

    Job Description

    Are you a compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives? Join our team and become part of a healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care, advanced treatment options, and a supportive environment where your expertise is valued.

    As a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), you'll play a vital role in helping patients breathe easier and live healthier lives. From emergency interventions to ongoing respiratory care, you'll work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide life-changing treatment and support to patients of all ages.

    What You'll Do:

    • Assess, evaluate, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
    • Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and airway management interventions.
    • Operate and manage advanced respiratory equipment, including ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP devices.
    • Perform diagnostic testing and interpret patient responses to treatment.
    • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
    • Respond quickly and effectively to respiratory emergencies and critical care situations.
    • Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and home care techniques.
    • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with all regulatory and clinical standards.
    • Stay current on emerging respiratory care practices and advancements in patient treatment. 

    Qualifications:

    Certification and Licensure-

    • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
    • Current State Respiratory Care License.
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
    • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification. 

    Experience-

    • Minimum of two years of respiratory therapy experience required.

    Why You'll Love Working Here!

    ✔ Work with cutting-edge respiratory technology and treatment methods.

    ✔ Be part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

    ✔ Make a direct impact on patients during some of their most critical moments.

    ✔ Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, specialty certifications, and career advancement.

    ✔ Serve a diverse patient population across a variety of care settings and specialties.

    Your expertise can change lives!

    Every day, Respiratory Therapists play a critical role in helping patients overcome illness, recover from injury, and improve their quality of life. If you're passionate about patient care and ready to bring your skills to a team that values excellence and compassion, we'd love to hear from you.

    Apply today and help patients breathe easier tomorrow.

    Compensation: 

    Hourly Range -$26.00-$42.00

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMount Vernon, Illinois
    Websitehttp://deaconess.com/careers

    Skills

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
    • Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displaysunmatched
    • Cardiovascularunmatched
    • Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
    • Critical Careunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Home Careunmatched
    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Pulmonary Diseaseunmatched
    • Quality of Lifeunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Respiratory Therapyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Ventilatorunmatched

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