Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph

• Department: Respiratory Care

• Schedule: Rotating shift l PRN                                                                                                                                                                                                      #LI-TP1

• Patient Evaluation and Care: Provide comprehensive evaluation and care for patients experiencing respiratory insufficiencies.
• Treatment Planning: Assess patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of respiratory treatment and develop an individualized plan of care based on their diagnosis.
• Implementation and Monitoring: Implement and continuously monitor the patient care plan and associated respiratory equipment.
• Documentation and Communication: Monitor, accurately record, and effectively communicate changes in the patient's condition to the care team.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred. Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• 1 year work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist strongly preferred.