Registered Respiratory Therapist

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet

Joliet, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Documentation, Medical Treatment, Patient Care Authorizations, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Respiratory Therapy
LOCATION
Joliet, Illinois
POSTED
6 days ago
Overview:

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Shift: Days; Per Diem;

     Six (6) shifts per six (6)-week schedule  
     Two (2) weekend shifts (this is included in the six (6) shifts per six (6)-week schedule)  
     One (1) holiday from each Options (A & B): two (2) total holidays  

Facility: Saint Joseph Medical Center

Location: Joliet, IL

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.     State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required

2.     Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3.     Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

4.     2 years experience as an RCP preferred.

5.     ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.

6.     NRP certificate preferred 

7.     PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

8.     Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

9.     High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Pay Transparency:

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $42.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

 

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

 

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Employment Status: Per Diem Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

 

About the Company

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Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet

St. Joseph Medical Center has provided quality healthcare to the ever-expanding Houston community for 125 years. Our Trauma Center, Center for Behavioral Health, dedicated Women's Medical Center and the full-service acute care hospital are supported by the specialty inpatient and outpatient services that you'd expect from Houston's first teaching hospital. Our mission matches your expectations — to deliver compassionate healthcare to the communities we serve. With 792 beds, St. Joseph physicians and staff are ready to care for you at any hour.

St. Joseph Medical Center's reputation for delivering personalized, professional medical care is built on the hard work and dedication of physicians, nurses, technologists and other members of our healthcare team. We offer outstanding career opportunities for qualified people who share our commitment to providing expert healthcare and excellent customer service. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

St. Joseph Medical Center is part of the Steward Health Care family of hospitals. To learn more about Steward,  please visit www.steward.org  

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://www.stjosephtowson.com/home.aspx