Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Critical Care

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,099 - 65,256; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

On-site educational programs

Solid benefits package

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. shift with weekend and holiday rotation. The RRT will evaluate and provide respiratory care per physician orders and patient needs.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, airway management, emergency procedures, education, and documentation. Requires IL license, associate degree, and NBRC credentials with relevant certifications upon hire.

Qualifications

• Active licensed Respiratory Therapist in Illinois.
• Associate’s degree from AMA‑approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• ACLS, BLS/CPR, NRP, PALS certifications within required timelines.
• RRT certification from the NBRC.
• Two years of critical‑care experience may permit advanced procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and checks equipment for proper function; identifies malfunctions and takes corrective action.
• Collects and evaluates clinical information by assessing patients’ cardiopulmonary status.
• Performs therapeutic procedures to maintain ventilation and airway care, including artificial airways and secretions.
• Determines appropriateness of prescribed care plans and suggests modifications.
• Evaluates patient response to respiratory care and documents outcomes.
• Explains care plans and goals to patients; maintains records of communication.
• Initiates or modifies respiratory care techniques in emergencies.
• Performs procedures and interprets results per competency checklists.
• Protects patients from infection by following infection‑control policies.
• Provides care within the SBL scope and educates department staff.

Skills

Active license

Critical-care exp

ACLS

BLS/CPR

NRP

PALS

RRT certification

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. shift with weekend and holiday rotation. The RRT will evaluate and provide respiratory care per physician orders and patient needs.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, airway management, emergency procedures, education, and documentation. Requires IL license, associate degree, and NBRC credentials with relevant certifications upon hire.