Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.      Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.

2.      Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within   three (3) months of hire.

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 upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 90 days of hire. 

5.      Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred.

6.      Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

7.      High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

8.      Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred.

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Premiere Healthcare Staffing offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $50.00 to $60.00. This compensation estimate is specific to Illinois and has not been adjusted for any other geographic location. 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.