Registered Respiratory Therapist – ICU/ED Specialist

Medical Solutions Direct Hire; Peoria Heights (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is actively seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join a collaborative acute-care team in Peoria Heights, IL. The role covers adult and critical care across ICU, ED, and general floors, delivering respiratory therapies per orders and documentation standards.

Responsibilities include ventilation management, aerosolized medications, and patient assessment with care adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current NBRC credentials (RRT) and licensure in IL in process.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Strong EMR documentation skills.
• Drug-free campus; clear background check required.
• 1+ year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care within the Illinois Respiratory Therapy Practice Act.
• Deliver treatments and therapies as ordered, including aerosols, gases, airway clearance, and oxygen delivery.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation, including advanced modes and specialty gases.
• Serve as primary airway manager during emergencies and rapid response calls.
• Assess patients and adjust therapy based on clinical response.
• Document all care per regulatory standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, especially in ICU and intermediate care.
• Monitor equipment and supply levels in patient care areas.

Skills

RRT Credential

BLS Certification

EMR Basics

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is actively seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join a collaborative acute-care team in Peoria Heights, IL. The role covers adult and critical care across ICU, ED, and general floors, delivering respiratory therapies per orders and documentation standards.

Responsibilities include ventilation management, aerosolized medications, and patient assessment with care adjustments as needed.