IL Respiratory Therapist Certified/Registered

Deaconess Health System • Mount Vernon, IL

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About The Position

The Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients of all ages, from emergency interventions to ongoing treatment. The role involves assessing and monitoring patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, delivering therapies, operating respiratory equipment, performing diagnostic testing, and working with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to support individualized treatment plans. The therapist also responds to respiratory emergencies, educates patients and families, and maintains documentation in accordance with regulatory and clinical standards.

The organization describes a collaborative healthcare environment with advanced respiratory technology and treatment methods, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement, and care across diverse patient populations, settings, and specialties. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $26.00 to $42.00.

Requirements

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current state respiratory care license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• At least two years of respiratory therapy experience.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in professional growth, specialty certifications, and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and airway management interventions.
• Operate and manage ventilators, CPAP devices, BiPAP devices, and other respiratory equipment.
• Perform diagnostic testing and interpret patient responses to treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and critical care situations.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and home care techniques.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory and clinical standards.
• Stay current on emerging respiratory care practices and advancements in patient treatment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth, specialty certifications, and career advancement.
• Work with cutting-edge respiratory technology and treatment methods.
• Collaborative healthcare team focused on patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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