Respiratory Therapist – Illinois

Job Description

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Job Location: Illinois

Type of Facility: 150-bed hospital with Level 3 Trauma Center

Length of Assignment: 13 weeks

Start Date: Immediately

Work Schedule: 12 hour shifts (7 p.m. - 7 a.m. weekdays), with one weekend per month

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Provide respiratory care in various departments, including ICU, ER, and ACU

- Perform oxygen rounds and treatments

- Respond to code blue and rapid response situations

- Manage ventilators, bypads, and optiflows in the ICU

- Assist with neonatal care and bypass procedures in the ER

- Complete accurate and timely documentation

- Conduct EKGs on weekends

- Work with Nihon Kohden monitors and ventilators

- Collaborate with a diverse staff mix, including other respiratory therapists

- Adapt to varying patient loads

- Provide care for patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric

- Utilize Meditech EMR system

Requirements:

- Valid Illinois RRT or CRT license

- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS

- Couple years of respiratory therapy experience

- Ventilator experience required

- Neonatal and pediatric experience preferred

Barton Healthcare Staffing is excited to work with you! Apply now to learn more about this exciting role.

Additional Benefits!

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FMLA Leave

Malpractice Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Weekly Pay Via ADP

State-Specific Leave/Sick Time Policies