ICU Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision, life

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Illinois is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care in an acute hospital setting. You will assess patients, administer therapies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities include evaluating respiratory status, managing ventilators, performing ABG/PFT tests, and educating patients and families on disease management. Strong clinical skills and patient-centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapist program.
• NBRC certification (RRT/CRT) preferred per licensure requirements? (Not stated; using NBRC requirement in duties)
• Current RCP license in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory status with focus on lung sounds, breathing patterns and oxygenation.
• Administer therapies including oxygen, aerosols, and mechanical ventilation; adjust ventilator settings and manage airways as needed.
• Perform ABG and PFT as ordered to guide diagnosis and treatment.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies with airway management and resuscitation support.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care techniques and disease management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers for coordinated care.
• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes in electronic health records.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Emergency care

Education and counseling

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapist program

Tools

Ventilators

PFT equipment

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Illinois is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care in an acute hospital setting. You will assess patients, administer therapies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities include evaluating respiratory status, managing ventilators, performing ABG/PFT tests, and educating patients and families on disease management. Strong clinical skills and patient-centered care are essential.