Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Resurrection Medical Center; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast interview process

Shift differentials

Competitive pay

Job summary

Resurrection Medical Center in Illinois is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a 12-week contract, nights 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, full-time, 36 hours weekly with rotating weekends. Under medical direction, the CRT will perform respiratory therapies and diagnostic procedures, assess and document care, and may serve as Lead RCP in the absence of supervision.

Required are NBRC CRT, state RCP license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, HS diploma, and 2 years acute care experience; compensation is $50/hour

Qualifications

• Current State RCP license required.
• NBRC CRT certification required (hired before Mar 2026 exempt).
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required and kept current.
• Assoc or BS degree preferred; HS diploma required.
• NRP certification by hire or within 60 days.
• Two years acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Assess, plan, implement and document patient care with age-specific considerations.
• In absence of supervisor, may serve as Lead RCP during shift.

Education

RCP license

NBRC CRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Assoc or BS degree preferred

NRP

High school diploma

2 years acute care experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Contract

Pay : $50.00 per hour

Location: Resurrection Medical Center, Illinois

Shift: Full-Time Nights | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Schedule: 36 Hours per Week | Rotating Weekends Required

Contract Length: Temporary 12 Weeks

Ready to make a life-saving impact while earning competitive pay? Join the dedicated respiratory care team at Prime Healthcare Resurrection Medical Center and help provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Key Highlights

• Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process
• Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases
• Competitive pay + shift differentials

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.

Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.

In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience required.

Pay Transparency

Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is a flat rate of $50/hr The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Benefits

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:

Employment Status

Temporary

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.