Respiratory Therapists

Summit Healthcare Staffing LLC; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Healthcare Staffing LLC seeks Licensed Respiratory Therapists (RRT or CRT) for opportunities across Central and Southern Illinois. The role involves caring for patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including ventilator and tracheostomy management, in skilled nursing and post-acute settings.

The ideal candidate holds an active Illinois RRT/CRT license with current BLS/CPR certification and strong communication, clinical judgment, and patient-care skills.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) – Required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification – Required.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute settings preferred.
• Experience with ventilator and tracheostomy management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway clearance procedures.
• Perform suctioning, ventilator monitoring, and respiratory assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments per orders.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure compliance with clinical standards.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies with appropriate interventions.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgment

Patient care

Job description

We are seeking Licensed Respiratory Therapists (RRT or CRT) for positions at several locations throughout Central and Southern Illinois.

Join a leading respiratory care organization specializing in providing high-quality pulmonary and respiratory services within skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities. This role offers the opportunity to work with patients requiring specialized respiratory support, including ventilator and tracheostomy care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway clearance procedures.
• Perform suctioning, ventilator monitoring, and respiratory assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments according to physician orders.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure compliance with clinical standards.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and provide appropriate interventions.

• Active Illinois Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) – Required
• Current BLS/CPR certification – Required
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute settings preferred.
• Experience with ventilator and tracheostomy management preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and patient care skills.