Registered Respiratory Therapist

Limitless Decatur; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide essential respiratory therapy and diagnostics to patients of all ages. This full-time position involves working night shifts and includes a generous sign-on bonus. The role requires expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and adherence to respiratory standards. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality care while developing your skills in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $20,000

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program is required.
• Current registration or eligibility for licensure in Illinois is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and establish care plans based on physician orders.
• Document patient care and participate in continuing education.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Assessment

CPR Certification

Critical Thinking

Education

AMA Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

RRT Credential

State of Illinois Licensure

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Locations: US-IL-Decatur

ID

2025-27560

Category

Rehabilitation/Therapies

Position Type

Full-Time

Overview

Provides basic respiratory therapy, diagnostics and monitoring to patients of all ages.

Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 6:00pm-6:30am, Every 3rd Weekend

Sign-on Bonus: $20,000!

Qualifications

Education and/or Other Requirements:

Successful completion of an AMA accredited respiratory therapy program. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. RRT credential awarded by the NBRC. Current CPR card.

Environmental Factors:

Job duties involve the potential for frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel and assist in lifting patients; able to assist patients and/or adjust equipment at floor level; able to reach, change and read IV’s 5 feet from the floor unaided; able to move quickly from place to place on occasion, including from floor to floor in emergency situations; able to utilize fine motor control in hands for tasks such as medication preparation and administration; able to hear to take blood pressure and to hear breath, heart and bowel sounds. Must possess visual acuity to meet visual demands in charting and operating equipment. Is expected to be an example of good health habits.

Mental Demands:

• Must be able to work under stress and to adapt to changing conditions.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Job Duties:

• Performs assessment (chest auscultation, need for therapy, ABG results) on assigned patients as ordered by a physician; demonstrates accurate assessment skills in relation to age of patient.
• Establishes priorities and plan of care based on assessment.
• Provides care according to respiratory standards of practice.
• Documents tolerance to treatments and patient variances; revises plan of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Completes all annual educational requirements; demonstrates competency in respiratory areas, including assessment, O2 administration, patient ventilators, treatment, medications, etc.
• Documents care; completes CQI projects.
• Participates in continuing education and development of department staff by providing inservices and acting as a resource to staff in a specific specialty area of respiratory care (i.e. ventilator management).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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