Registered Respiratory (NICU) Therapist

Qualified individuals may receive a bonus of up to $15,000!

90%, day/eve, 6:30am-6:00pm, every 3rd weekend.

Holidays required.

This position is based out of 1340 Charles St.

Qualifications



* Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy.

Required

Work Experience



* 2 years experience as a staff therapist, including work with neonatal and/or pediatric critical care patients.

Required


* Experience working in a patient transport environment.

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications



* Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Illinois.

Required


* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Required


* Basic Life Support/CPR Certification.

Required


* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire.

Required


* Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Required


* Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Certification.

Preferred

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Job Description

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