Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT)

Overview

This position provides respiratory therapy care for patients throughout the hospital.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential to join our patient‑centered clinical team. In this role, you will provide high‑quality respiratory care to patients across various age groups and acuity levels, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes.

This role assists certified therapists to pass the registered therapist test within 1 year!

Collaborative team culture with support for professional development.

Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

A supportive, mission‑driven team focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Associate's Degree

Respiratory Therapy

Or

Certificate of Completion

Respiratory Therapy

Education Note:

in a CoARC or CoARTE approved Respiratory Care Program

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

And

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)

And

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

And

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

within 1 Year

Tests Performed: Performs only those CLIA tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

Lab Procedures: Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

Record Maintenance: Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.

Quality Control: Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.

Corrective Action Policies: Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

Corrective Action Documentation: Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

Problem Identification: Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the technical consultant, clinical consultant or director

Work Experience

Length of Experience

Respiratory therapy

1+ years

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Required English Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Basic oral skills

Communication Skills

Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker

Interaction with a wide variety of people

Maintain confidential information

Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information

Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Interprets and executes physician orders
Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need
Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs
Demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages
Performs patient education
Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner
Notifies leader of respiratory care, supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
Documents all medication and patient care errors
Uses protective equipment appropriately
Performs intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned
Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety
Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights
Follows good hand washing and infection control procedures between patients and procedures
Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.
Performs oxygen rounds as assigned.
Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner
Responds to emergency situations and codes immediately
Remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations
Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
Performs patient bedside lab testing (ABGs) and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

PERFORMS VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Maintains knowledgeable of all modes of ventilation and a weaning modality
Responds promptly to urgent needs
Uses protective equipment appropriately
Participates in patient rounds with physicians
Performs ventilator checks every 4 hours and PRN
Sets appropriate ventilator alarms within recommended parameters
Educates students and other health professionals about ventilator functions
Documents ventilator settings and patient information accurately
Acts as patient advocate
Practices appropriate patient assessment skills to evaluate patient needs
Contacts physicians to improve patient care
Contacts physicians concerning ventilator settings
Collaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues
Sets-up, verifies proper function, operates, and monitors ventilators, BIPAP and CPAP

MAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY
Completes documentation of all therapy, ventilator, and oxygen
Completes documentation on all internal forms
Documents complete and accurate charge entry daily
Maintains current credentials

ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS/HER ONGOING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Learns the functions of all new equipment
Learns new procedures
Maintains knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures
Completes all mandatory education within the stated time frame
Attends educational offerings to validate skills
Maintains current knowledge of all equipment
Maintains current license

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $30.34per hour - $52.18per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.