• Job Description

  Req#: 88563
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  Expected pay for this position is $31.49 - $37.05/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

  This position also includes a night shift differential of $4.00/hr and a weekend differential of $3.25/hr

  
  Overview
  
  

  Sign On Bonus Options!

  $15,000 -2 year work commitment

  $25,000 - 3 year work commitment

  Sign On Bonus Flexibility: You choose how to use your Sign On Bonus! Pay off bills, put dollars toward purchasing a new car, or use it to manage your health insurance expenses. The choice is yours!

  POSITION SUMMARY: The Respiratory Therapist works in accordance with evidenced based policies and procedures of the Medical Center with all patient populations. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by the prescribing physician that is appropriate to all the ages of the patients served. In accordance with established policies and procedures, administers medical gases, medications, airway clearance, mechanical ventilation, other respiratory modalities, monitor levels of supplies and equipment for department and patient care areas. Applies theoretical knowledge to care of neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with other members of the healthcare team by demonstrating competence in respiratory skills, problem solving, and critical thinking that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

  
  Qualifications
  
  

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Education:

  • Associate’s degree, Successful completion of respiratory therapy program from an accredited school.

  Experience:

  • Must have basic electronic medical record documentation skills.

  Licensure/ Certification:

  • BLS required, NRP after 6 months of hire. Must be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner license and current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002 or a new graduate therapist must successfully pass both the NBRC TMC (The Multiple Choice) and CSE (Clinical Simulation Exam) exams. Proof of Application must be made for appropriate state licensure before orientation to the department can begin. Licensure must be obtained within six months of hire for new graduates per the Licensure Practice Act.

  Other Skills/ Knowledge:

  • At SFMC Peoria; NICU therapists must have current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) card.
  • At SFMC Peoria; transport therapist must complete agility, hearing and helicopter safety training.
  • At SFMC Peoria; Airway Managers must complete intubation orientation and maintain a current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) card.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  Licensure/ Certification: BLS preferred for MSS

  OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• About the company

  OSF HealthCare is a not-for-profit Catholic health care organization that operates a medical group, hospital system, and other health care facilities in Illinois and Michigan.

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