New Hiring Opportunity for RRT in Dixon, IL
About The Position
The Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive basic and advanced respiratory care under the medical direction of the Respiratory Therapy Medical Director. The role serves patients across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and a commitment to safe, high-quality patient care. New graduates are welcome to apply if they meet applicable position and credentialing requirements. This is a direct-hire position in Dixon, Illinois. The schedule is a day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, totaling 72 hours biweekly, with work every other weekend. Patient documentation is completed in EPIC. The listed salary range is $31.49–$37.05 per hour. A $4.00-per-hour night shift differential and a $3.25-per-hour weekend differential are listed. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a two-year commitment.
Requirements
- Meet the applicable educational and credentialing requirements for the Respiratory Therapist position.
- Successfully complete the required written registry examination and clinical simulation examination to obtain the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
- Strong communication, critical-thinking, and patient assessment skills.
- Ability to provide respiratory care to patients across multiple age groups.
- Commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic and advanced respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Assess patients’ respiratory conditions and identify individual care needs.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify respiratory care plans based on patient responses and clinical requirements.
- Exercise independent clinical judgment within the scope of professional responsibilities.
- Monitor patients’ conditions and make accurate clinical observations.
- Communicate patient status, treatment responses, and significant changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Follow established clinical protocols, safety standards, and respiratory care procedures.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation using the EPIC electronic health record system.
Benefits
- $20,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment
- Additional $4.00 per hour night shift differential
- Additional $3.25 per hour weekend differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
