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Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Prime Healthcare

Des Plaines, ILFull-time$33.5–45.09/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$33.5–45.09/hr
Location
Des Plaines, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseBasic Life Support CertificationAdult Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job overview

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) provides respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures in a high‑acuity, critical‑care environment, assessing, planning, implementing and documenting patient care while considering age and population needs. The role may serve as Lead RCP during shifts and offers competitive pay, shift differentials, and career growth within a large healthcare system.

Key focus areas include Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician., Assess, plan, implement and document patient care with consideration of age and population specific needs., and Work under the direction of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager..

Successful candidates bring State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified From The American Heart Association (AHA) Or American Red Cross (ARC), and Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) From The AHA Or ARC Certification. Important skills include Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Documentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AssessmentPlanningImplementationDocumentation

Qualifications

Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseBasic Life Support CertificationAdult Cardiac Life Support CertificationAssociate Degree or Bachelor of Science DegreeHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAcute Care Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Bonus Amount $15,000 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) 

Earn $1,206 – $1,623/week (3x12s) | Night Shift | Full-TimeIncludes base pay of $33.50 – $45.09/hr + opportunities for shift differentials

Department: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Therapy

Location: Des Plaines, IL

✔ Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process✔ Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases

✔ Competitive pay + shift differentials

✔ Career growth within a large healthcare system

Responsibilities Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I 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.     Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

3.     Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 90 days of hire. 

4.     Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

5.     High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

6.     Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred.

 

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/

Pay Transparency Holy Family Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $33.50 to $45.09. 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.

 

Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights 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

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