Registered Respiratory Therapist - $59K-69K per year

Medical Solutions Direct Hire; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night and weekend differentials

Day-1 vacation/holiday hours

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Medical Solutions Direct Hire in Dixon, IL is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality care across all patient populations in an acute-care setting.

The role offers 12-hour night shifts (36 hours/week) with 31.49–37.05 USD per hour pay, employer-supplied benefits, and a clear pathway for credentialed RRTs. VAC days available from day one for experienced hires and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and accredited Respiratory Therapy program completed.
• BLS certification is required.
• RRT credential OR CRT with eligibility to obtain RRT.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license or proof of application.
• New graduates must pass NBRC TMC and CSE exams within 6 months of hire.
• Basic EMR documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies including medical gases, medications, airway clearance, and mechanical ventilation.
• Perform and document respiratory assessments and interventions in the EMR.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Monitor supply levels and ensure readiness of equipment in patient care areas.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to support patients across all ages.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

BLS certification

EMR documentation

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EMR system

Ventilator equipment

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - $59K-69K per year

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a job in Dixon, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) – Direct Hire

Location: Dixon, IL

Pay Range: $31.49-$37.05/hr (based on experience, skills, and internal equity)

Overview

This full-time Respiratory Therapist role provides high-quality respiratory care across all patient populations in an acute-care setting. The therapist follows evidence-based protocols and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective respiratory therapy for neonate through geriatric patients.

Candidates with both CRT and RRT credentials are encouraged to apply. RRT-credentialed therapists qualify for a higher pay scale.

Experienced candidates (5+ years) receive 24 hours of Vacation/Holiday time available on Day 1, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies including medical gases, medications, airway clearance, and mechanical ventilation.
• Perform and document respiratory assessments and interventions in the EMR.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Monitor supply levels and ensure readiness of equipment in patient care areas.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support patients across all age groups.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree and completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• BLS certification (required).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential OR CRT with eligibility to obtain RRT per NBRC guidelines.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license (or proof of application prior to orientation).
• New graduates must pass both NBRC TMC and CSE exams within 6 months of hire.
• Basic EMR documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS preferred for certain specialty units.

Total Rewards

• Competitive hourly pay
• Night and weekend differentials
• Day-1 vacation/holiday hours for experienced hires
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness benefits

THIS IS NOT A TRAVEL CONTRACT, THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION.

About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.