CRT Respiratory Care Practitioner — Growth & Collaboration

Carle Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with CRT to join our clinical team. You’ll provide respiratory care across age groups, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other specialists to support optimal patient outcomes.

This role emphasizes credentialing within timelines and patient‑centered care. We offer growth opportunities, a supportive mission‑driven culture, and commitment to excellence in patient care across our hospital system.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or respiratory therapy certificate from a CoARC/CoARTE approved program.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Illinois and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• BLS within 30 days; ACLS, NRP, and PALS within 1 year.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 1 year.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full scope of respiratory care including assessments, therapies and procedures per physician orders.
• Ventilator management, weaning, and monitoring with appropriate alarms.
• Document care and ensure accurate charge entry and record keeping.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapy staff to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in patient education and discharge planning.
• Maintain infection control practices and equipment safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with CRT to join our clinical team. You’ll provide respiratory care across age groups, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other specialists to support optimal patient outcomes.

This role emphasizes credentialing within timelines and patient‑centered care. We offer growth opportunities, a supportive mission‑driven culture, and commitment to excellence in patient care across our hospital system.