Conducts basic physician prescribed treatments and demonstrates competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice. Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, administers patient care, and documents the practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) at the required level of competence in accordance with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines.
Position Details
- Schedule: Part-Time 1x12 shift (6:00pm-6:30am) with every 3rd weekend rotation
- Must be experienced to work independently in the ED, Med Surg, and OB. You will be working with adults, peds, and babies
- Facility: St. Francis Hospital
- Location: Litchfield, IL
- Compensation aligns with experience. Shift differentials for night, weekend, and call on top of base rate
Education Qualifications
- Diploma or an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is required.
- Bachelors degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice is required. License must be obtained within 6 months.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions
- Education Assistance benefits up to $4,000 annually and tuition discounts
- Adoption Assistance up to $7,500 for colleagues
- Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, and more
