RML HEALTH PROVIDERS·Chicago, Illinois
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides individualized care to patients and their families, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care services. They work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.
**$7,500 Sign-On Bonus!**
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Department/Location: Respiratory / Chicago, IL
Nights. 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, including rotating weekends and Holidays
Full-time (72 hours per pay period) + Benefit-eligible
0.9
Req.
Number: 1031
Pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to job-specific requirements, individual experience, internal pay equity, and organizational needs/budget considerations, all in alignment with our RML's compensation philosophy. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program based on both individual and organizational performance.
RML offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits package. Employees can choose from a large selection of benefits that help protect their health, wealth, and well-being. Benefits include:
401(k) Retirement Plan (6% company match) - For every $1 an employee contributes, RML contributes $1 to their accounts. Employees are 100 percent vested in the money both they and RML contribute.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5k per calendar year
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) For employees who may need help managing stress, RML offers an EAP at no cost. Counselors are available 24 hours a day to both employees and their family members.
Disability Insurance: Life and Accidental
Banking Alternatives (e.g. HealthCare Associates Credit Union)
Referral Rewards (upwards of $4k)
Reporting to the Manager, Respiratory Care - Chicago or Director of Respiratory Care Services, and according to established policies, procedures, respiratory standards of care and practice and the direction of the medical staff, the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) renders competent, humane, individualized care to every patient and the family. The RCP assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of respiratory care services to facilitate continuity of care through the continuum of services offered at RML. Provides age and developmentally appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients.
Preferred: Skills & Abilities
1.
Thorough knowledge of respiratory care procedures, equipment, and respiratory pharmacological agents to recommend and perform therapy.
2.
The clinical knowledge and technical skills to work with high technology equipment and computers.
3.
The interpersonal skills necessary to positively interact with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
4.
The physical ability for almost constant standing, walking, lifting, and moving patients and patient care equipment.
5.
The ability to perform effectively and efficiently under the pressure of stressful and/or emergency situations.
6.
The ability to work in a team setting to provide patient-centered care.
Knowledge & Experience
1. Recent acute patient care experience, including adult patients requiring mechanical ventilation. 2. Clinical competence documented by references based on respiratory care experience and education.
1. Completion of an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
2. Certification (CRT) or registration (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care, or eligible to take CRT exam within 6 months of hire. Must pass the exam to retain employment as RCP.
3. Current CPR.
1. Illinois state licensure is required.
2. ACLS preferred.
Work is performed in a patient care environment. May be exposed to hazardous materials, including but not limited to bloodborne pathogens and medical gases under pressure.
This role is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus and is subject to the terms and conditions of the offer. Bonuses will be pro-rated for positions less than full-time (0.9 FTE). Registry positions are not bonus eligible. Rehires and current employees are not eligible.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with it.
1/2024
00 pm - 7:30 am.
Market context
Illinois employers typically look for Respiratory Therapists with hands-on medical or respiratory experience and an active state license, and roles often include patient contact, on-call rotation, and close team coordination. This type of position can be competitive because licensed candidates who are comfortable with schedule flexibility and collaborative care are often prioritized. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your Illinois license status and on-call availability before applying.
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