Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT) — Growth & Patient Impact

Carle Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with CRT credentials to provide high‑quality respiratory care for patients across age groups. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to support optimal outcomes and patient safety.

This role supports professional development and offers growth opportunities; the team is mission‑driven, focusing on exceptional patient care and ongoing learning. You will work in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

Qualifications

• Education in a CoARC/CoARTE approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Licensure as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Illinois (IDFPR).
• Certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by NBRC.
• Current BLS; ACLS, NRP, PALS within indicated timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential respiratory therapy duties per physician orders.
• Interprets orders and individualizes therapy to patient needs.
• Ventilator management, checks every 4 hours and with alarms.
• Participates in rounds and documents care accurately.
• Maintains infection control and patient safety standards.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

English skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

Associate’s Degree Respiratory Therapy

Certificate of Completion Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Carle Health seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with CRT credentials to provide high‑quality respiratory care for patients across age groups. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to support optimal outcomes and patient safety.

This role supports professional development and offers growth opportunities; the team is mission‑driven, focusing on exceptional patient care and ongoing learning. You will work in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.