Respiratory Therapist RT (CRT,RRT)

LCMH•Lawrenceville, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) will be responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care to patients across various settings, including emergency, critical care, general inpatient, and outpatient services. This role involves stabilizing acute patients, managing mechanical ventilation, administering respiratory treatments, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff. The RT will also play a key role in patient and family education and maintaining respiratory equipment. The position requires a high degree of autonomy, adaptability, and stress tolerance, with the ability to work rotating shifts and shared on-call responsibilities. Some travel and telecommuting may be permitted.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential by the NBRC.
Active, unrestricted Illinois state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Ability to function efficiently with minimal direct supervision.
Comfort switching between diverse patient populations (neonatal to geriatric) seamlessly.
Exceptional problem-solving skills under high-pressure, time-sensitive circumstances.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1–2 years of critical care experience (ICU or Emergency Department).
Prior experience working in a rural healthcare or critical access environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Stabilize acute patients presenting to the Emergency Department with severe respiratory distress, trauma, or cardiac arrest.
Manage mechanical ventilation and non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), optimizing settings based on patient protocols.
Perform endotracheal intubation and secure natural or artificial airways during emergent situations.
Respond immediately to Code Blue and Rapid Response emergencies as a core member of the resuscitation team.
Prepare and assist with the clinical stabilization and transport preparation for critical care air or ground transfers.
Administer respiratory treatments, including aerosolized medications, bronchodilators, PAP, OPEP and chest physiotherapy.
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) draws, process samples via an automated analyzer, and interpret results for the attending physician.
Conduct diagnostic testing such as Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), basic EKGs, Stress Testing, Cardiac Monitors and overnight pulse oximetry.
Lead outpatient services which may include pulmonary and or cardiac rehabilitation, home oxygen evaluations, and sleep apnea compliance checks.
Consult with physicians and nursing staff to design, modify, and implement patient care plans.
Educate patients and families on chronic disease management, proper inhaler techniques, and home respiratory equipment safety.
Maintain and calibrate all respiratory equipment, performing strict quality control testing to ensure device readiness.