Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 98,914,000 - 129,917,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients in an acute hospital setting. Primary duties include assessments, administering therapies, adjusting ventilators, and performing ABG/PFT testing to guide treatment decisions.

The role requires an AMA-approved RT program graduate with Illinois RCP licensure and NBRC credentials, plus BLS; NRP/ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire. Strong collaboration with the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapist program.
• Current Illinois RCP license with NBRC credentials (RRT/CRT).
• BLS required; NRP, ACLS, and PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and plan care for acute hospital patients.
• Administer therapies, adjust ventilators, and manage airway devices as needed.
• Perform ABG and PFT testing and interpret results for treatment decisions.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care and discharge plans.
• Document care plans and outcomes in electronic health records.

Skills

ABG interpretation

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapist program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Ventilator equipment

Job description

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients in an acute hospital setting. Primary duties include assessments, administering therapies, adjusting ventilators, and performing ABG/PFT testing to guide treatment decisions.

The role requires an AMA-approved RT program graduate with Illinois RCP licensure and NBRC credentials, plus BLS; NRP/ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire. Strong collaboration with the care team is essential.