Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Day Shift

at Rush Specialty Hospital, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Day Shift

Job ID 
294287  

 Location  
US-IL-Chicago  

Experience (Years) 
1  

Category 
Respiratory Therapist  

 Street Address  
516 South Loomis Street  

 Company  
Rush Specialty Hospital  

Position Type 
Full Time-12 Hour Shift Days
Overview

Rush Specialty Hospital
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital + Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Chicago
Respiratory Therapist (RRT & CRT)
Hours: Full-Time, Day Shift (12hr shifts)
Pay: $34.00 - $46.00 per hour +
plus shift differential for night and weekend shifts
(base rate based on years of experience)

Why work for Rush Specialty Hospital? We are committed to your growth and success!
Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentives
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Extensive and thorough orientation program
Team oriented environment
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short and Long Term Disability
Personal and Family Medical Leave
At Select Medical's Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals, you are taking care of the most vulnerable patients in your community. We care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Responsibilities

Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient care experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!
Evaluating patient and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
Promoting continuous quality improvement.
Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:
Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
Current state licensure is required.
ACLS is required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).
Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:
One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Additional Data

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

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Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.