Impactful Respiratory Therapist — Elevate Patient Care

Elevate Care; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Daily pay option

Career growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Elevate Care is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our on-site team in Illinois. You will assess, treat, and monitor residents with respiratory conditions, administer oxygen therapy and inhaled medications, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop individualized care plans.

We offer competitive pay, health/dental/vision benefits, retirement plans, flexible scheduling (FT/PT/PRN), a daily pay option, and a supportive work environment that values your expertise and

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• BLS & ACLS certification.
• Experience in clinical respiratory care preferred.
• Strong clinical and critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate & patient-centered approach.
• Excellent communication & teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions, including oxygen therapy and inhaled medications.
• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators for patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care and treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on care plans.
• Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and report changes to the team.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies (codes).

Skills

Active RT license

BLS

ACLS

Respiratory care experience

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilator management devices

Job description

Elevate Care is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our on-site team in Illinois. You will assess, treat, and monitor residents with respiratory conditions, administer oxygen therapy and inhaled medications, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop individualized care plans.

We offer competitive pay, health/dental/vision benefits, retirement plans, flexible scheduling (FT/PT/PRN), a daily pay option, and a supportive work environment that values your expertise and