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Job description
City/State: Alton, Illinois
nCategories: Respiratory and Pulmonary
nJob Status: Full-Time
nReq ID :
nPay Range: $26.97 – $46.74 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
nAdditional Information About the Role
nAt BJC Healthcare – Alton Memorial Hospital , we’re committed to your growth, development, and success. Join a supportive environment where your skills are valued, your contributions matter, and your career can truly thrive.
nWe are currently seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience to join our dedicated Respiratory team.
nIn this role you will Provide comprehensive respiratory care across patient populations, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
nnnFull-time
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nnNights
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nn6:30pm-7:00am
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nnRotating weekends and holidays
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n n$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
nStudents 6 months from graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program are welcome to apply
nOverview
nSince 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.
nThe Respiratory Therapy department consists of certified and registered therapist that treat disease of the pulmonary system of the human body.
nPreferred Qualifications
nRole Purpose
nProvides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team. Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.
nResponsibilities
nnnEffectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
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nnProvides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles.
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nnHolds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management.
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nnPerforms various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.
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nnDemonstrates advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, Basic Life Support (BLS), etc. as needed.
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n nMinimum Requirements
nEducation
nnAssoc or CoARC Accredited Prog - Respiratory Therapy
n nExperience
nnNo Experience
n nSupervisor Experience
nnNo Experience
n nLicenses & Certifications
nnnBasic Cardiovascular Life Sup
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nnRespiratory Care Practitioner
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nnRRT
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n nPreferred Requirements
nEducation
nnBachelor's Degree
n nBenefits and Legal Statement
nBJC Total Rewards
nAt 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.
nnnComprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
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nnDisability insurance* paid for by BJC
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nnAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
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nn401(k) plan with BJC match
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nnTuition Assistance available on first day
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nnBJC Institute for Learning and Development
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nnHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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nnPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
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nnAdoption assistance
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n nTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary ( .
n*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
nThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
Worksite address
alton, IL, 62002, US
Who can apply
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