Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapists
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Schedule: Full-Time | Varied Shifts
Pay Range: $31.49–$37.05 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 with a two-year commitment or up to $20,000 with a three-year commitment
Relocation Assistance: May be available on a case-by-case basis
Openings: 5
New Graduates: Welcome to apply

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join its Respiratory Therapy team in Peoria, Illinois.

The Respiratory Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients across general medical units, intermediate care, intensive care, and the emergency department. This role includes mechanical ventilation, airway management, medical gas administration, aerosolized medications, emergency response, and advanced respiratory therapies.

Qualified new graduates are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to develop advanced respiratory-care skills while working with a diverse patient population in a large acute-care hospital environment.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory therapy services according to physician orders and established clinical protocols
Deliver respiratory care to patients in general medical units, intermediate care, ICU, and the emergency department
Assess patients and evaluate their response to respiratory treatments
Recommend appropriate changes in therapy based on patient response and established protocols
Initiate, manage, and monitor invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
Manage advanced ventilator modes, including high-frequency ventilation and inverse I:E ratio ventilation
Independently manage lung ventilation and other advanced respiratory-support modalities within scope of practice
Administer aerosolized medications and respiratory treatments
Deliver and monitor medical-grade oxygen and air
Administer specialty medical gases, including Heliox and inhaled Nitric Oxide
Perform airway-clearance therapies and other ordered respiratory modalities
Respond to Rapid Response events and other clinical emergencies
Respond to Blue Alerts and serve as a primary airway-management resource
Provide life-sustaining respiratory interventions under the direction of licensed providers
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds in intensive care and intermediate-care units
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
Document respiratory assessments, treatments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record
Maintain appropriate respiratory equipment and supply levels in patient-care areas
Follow infection-control, patient-safety, regulatory, and departmental standards
Perform additional Respiratory Therapy duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care
Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license
Current National Board for Respiratory Care credentials, as applicable
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
Basic electronic medical record documentation skills
Strong respiratory assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to provide age-appropriate respiratory care to pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients
Ability to respond effectively during emergency and critical-care situations
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

New Graduate Requirements

New graduates may be considered and must:

Successfully complete an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Pass the NBRC Therapist Multiple-Choice examination
Pass the NBRC Clinical Simulation Examination
Apply for an Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license before departmental orientation begins
Meet all required credentialing and BLS requirements

Preferred

One or more years of Respiratory Therapy experience
Acute-care hospital experience
ICU or emergency department experience
Experience managing mechanically ventilated patients
Experience with high-frequency or other advanced ventilation modes

Experience administering specialty respiratory gases

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift objects weighing up to approximately 60 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive clinical tasks
Ability to push and pull respiratory equipment, supply carts, beds, wheelchairs, and other clinical equipment
Ability to assist with lifting and positioning patients
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate respiratory equipment safely
Ability to review clinical documentation carefully for accuracy

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 with a two-year commitment
Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 with a three-year commitment
Relocation assistance may be available based on individual circumstances
Competitive hourly compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement savings programs
Paid time off
Continuing-education and professional-development opportunities
Clinical training in advanced respiratory-care modalities
Career advancement opportunities within Respiratory Therapy and critical care

If you are an RRT—or a new graduate preparing to begin your Respiratory Therapy career—looking for an opportunity to develop advanced acute-care and critical-care skills, we would love to hear from you.