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St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee

Respiratory Therapist

Pay: $37.50/hr

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: Kankakee, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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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

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Job Description

Overview Department:

Respiratory Therapist Shift:

Per Diem;

Three (3) shifts per six (6)-week schedule
One (1) weekend shift (this is included in the three (3) shifts per six (6)-week schedule)
One (1) Holiday from

Option A Facility:

St.

Mary's Hospital Location:

Kankakee, IL Responsibilities Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift. Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1.

Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required. 2. Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current. 4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current. 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current. 6. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred. 7. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire. 8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 9. Two (2) years of acute care experience required. Pay Transparency St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.50. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.

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https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ #LI-JH1 Employment Status Per Diem Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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