Respiratory Therapist Certified

OSF HealthCare • Ottawa, IL

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist I provides age-appropriate respiratory care across patient populations and care settings, following evidence-based practices, medical center protocols, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and Medicare guidelines. The role collaborates with the healthcare team and uses clinical expertise and critical thinking to deliver safe, effective, high-quality care. Through skilled interventions and ongoing assessment, the Respiratory Therapist supports patient outcomes and helps develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Care settings include emergency rooms, intensive care units, general medical floors, homecare, and clinics. Candidates with either CRT or RRT credentials are encouraged to apply; RRT candidates are eligible for a higher pay scale. Expected pay is $29.30–$34.47 per hour, with actual pay determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Credentialed Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner state license from the appropriate state (Illinois or Michigan).
• Current NBRC credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002.
• New graduates must successfully pass the examination required for the CRT credential.
• New graduates must provide proof of application for state licensure before department orientation begins.
• New graduates must obtain licensure within six months of hire, as required by the Respiratory Care Illinois Practice Act.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification (BLS for Health Care Providers).

Nice To Haves

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; RRT candidates are eligible for a higher pay scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate respiratory care across patient populations and care settings.
• Follow evidence-based practices, medical center protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and Medicare guidelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Use clinical expertise, critical thinking, skilled interventions, and continuous assessment to support safe, effective, high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.

Benefits

• OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed