Starting pay for this position is $22.12/hour

POSITION SUMMARY: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by the prescribing physician that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Monitors, in accordance with established procedures, levels of supplies and equipment for department and stocks supply room and patient care areas as needed. May perform respiratory services ordered by a provider with the supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapist program and successfully completed the first semester of the program.
• Must remain active in the program to maintain employment status in the respiratory therapy department and cannot exceed three years from start to finish of the respiratory program.
• License/Certification: Must have a current American Heart BLS card.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have basic electronic medical record documentation skills.

OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.