Float Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT - PRN

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Float Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) PRN in Illinois. The role provides respiratory care services under physician orders and requires an Associate’s degree with active RRT and Illinois credentials, CPR, and NRPNHC completion within 90 days.

The position emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and flexible reassignment to support department operations and staffing coordination.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• RRT certification and RCP Illinois license.
• CPR and NRP-MHC within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient outcomes making changes in plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides explanation/instructions to patients and/or responsible persons and insures understanding with regard to respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures and discharge.
• Accepts reassignment to other units when necessary.
• Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and is a role model for clinical practice.
• Plans, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care.
• Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician keeping in communication with medical and nursing staff.
• Lead: coordinates workflow to utilize personnel efficiently.
• Lead: assist with orientation of new employees/students.
• Lead: assist manager/supervisor with daily operations of the department.

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Float Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) PRN in Illinois. The role provides respiratory care services under physician orders and requires an Associate’s degree with active RRT and Illinois credentials, CPR, and NRPNHC completion within 90 days.

The position emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and flexible reassignment to support department operations and staffing coordination.