Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Carbondale, IL

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Carbondale, 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

Carbondale, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient outcomes and makes changes to the plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides explanation and instructions to patients and/or responsible persons regarding respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures, and discharge planning.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care.
• Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician, maintaining communication with medical and nursing staff.
• Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and serves as a role model for clinical practice.
• Accepts reassignment to other units when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Active Illinois Respiratory Therapist license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary care team setting.
• Experience providing patient and family education related to respiratory disease processes and care.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes as part of a collaborative clinical team.
• Contract position offering professional growth and diverse clinical experience across multiple care settings.