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Registered Respiratory Therapist -PRN Days
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$70,801 / year median in Illinois
+12% projected growth
Job Description
City/State:
- Belleville, Illinois
Categories:
- Respiratory and Pulmonary
Job Status:
- PRN
- Req ID
- : 111810
Pay Range:
- $26.97 - $46.74 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
- Additional Information About the Role
- Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's
- Memorial Hospital Belleville
- where we are dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive! We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- to join our team and make a difference in patient care. + PRN + 6:45am-7:15pm + 3-shifts per 6 week period required + Every other weekend + Holiday rotation
- Overview
- Memorial Hospital Belleville
- is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children's at Memorial for pediatric emergency care.
- Memorial Hospital Shiloh
- , a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care. The Respiratory Care Department provides inpatients and outpatients with high-quality therapeutic and testing services.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Role Purpose
- Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department.
- Responsibilities
- + Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
- Minimum Requirements
- Education
- + Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog - Respiratory Therapy
- Experience
- + No Experience
- Supervisor Experience
- + No Experience
- Licenses & Certifications
- + Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup + Respiratory Care Practitioner + RRT
- Preferred Requirements
- Education
- + Bachelor's Degree
- Benefits and Legal Statement
- BJC Total Rewards
- At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. + Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date + Disability insurance
- paid for by BJC + Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution + 401(k) plan with BJC match + Tuition Assistance available on first day + BJC Institute for Learning and Development + Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time + Adoption assistance
- To learn more, go to our
- Benefits Summary (https://assets.jibecdn.com/prod/bjc/0.0.331/assets/2026%20Benefits%20Summary\_Final.pdf)