Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Peoria, IL

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (12-Hour) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy treatments using the AARC point system, targeting approximately 26–28 points per day
• Provide care for general medical, intermediate, and ICU patient populations including adults, pediatrics, and neonates
• Operate and manage ventilators (Servo U, Servo i, LTV, Trilogy), BiPAP/CPAP (ResMed S9), and heated high-flow systems (Fisher & Paykel)
• Collaborate with on-shift team leads, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7 to coordinate patient care
• Complete department-specific orientation including EHR training, ventilator review, IPV, and specialty item review followed by preceptored shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Respiratory Therapy license (or application process initiated)
• BLS certification required
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) credential required
• Minimum experience in a large critical care facility (300 beds or more)
• Critical care experience required
• Must comply with drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen

Preferred Experience / Skills

• RRT credential preferred over CRT
• Familiarity with Servo U, Servo i, LTV, and Trilogy ventilator platforms
• Experience with ResMed S9 BiPAP/CPAP and Fisher & Paykel heated high-flow systems

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported department featuring dedicated team leads on every shift and 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist coverage
• No floating within the Respiratory Therapy department and no on-call requirements