Respiratory Care Practitioner

More than just a job, it’s a vocation

Location: Southern Illinois

Worker Type: Regular

Become a Part of Our Respiratory Care Team and Receive a Generous Sign-On Bonus!

• Schedule: Full-time, Night Shift (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM), with rotating weekends and holiday coverage, plus two to three on-call shifts per schedule
• Experience required with critical care patients, Hamilton ventilators, bedside bronchoscopy, Level II nursery with NRP credentials, and ER respiratory therapy modalities
• Work Location: Our facility in Mount Vernon
• Sign-On Bonus: A two-year service commitment is necessary; eligibility is limited to external qualified candidates
• Both CRT and RRT candidates are encouraged to apply! *Note: The pay scale mentioned below applies to RRT only

Compensation Range: $29.46 - $44.19

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

We appreciate the unique skills and talents each team member contributes to our organization. Compensation for this position is determined by various factors, including relevant experience, labor market conditions, and other qualifications. The stated pay range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting, but actual compensation may vary as permitted by law.

Position Overview:

This role involves evaluating and providing care for patients requiring respiratory therapy, as well as administering prescribed therapeutic services.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment, developing a care plan based on their diagnosis.
• Deliver respiratory care services in line with specific physician orders, departmental policies, and established guidelines.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment, documenting and communicating patient conditions effectively. Perform advanced respiratory care techniques.
• Assess respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding health conditions and available community support resources.
• Assist in the care, calibration, and maintenance of all equipment, ensuring departmental inventory levels are maintained. Follow established cleaning and sterilization protocols for equipment.
• Respond to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and operate safely.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience and education.

EXPERIENCE

• No prior experience is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly use speech for effective oral communication.
• Consistently stand and walk.
• Frequently lift, carry, and push/pull objects weighing between 0-25 lbs.
• Engage in frequent sitting, reaching, and data entry.
• Utilize vision and depth perception for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, as well as color differentiation.
• Regularly use smell to identify and recognize odors.
• Frequently use hearing to receive oral communication and detect body sounds or alarms.
• Occasionally lift, carry, and push/pull objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Occasionally assist in lifting/moving patients.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, grip, and perform repetitive movements with feet/legs and hands/arms.
• Occasionally drive.
• Rarely crawl or run.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Or
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits:

We value our outstanding employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access their earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.