Respiratory Therapist

The VIOS Clinic; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic in Elgin, IL seeks a respiratory care professional to assess patients, operate ventilators, and administer prescribed therapies in both critical and non‑critical settings. You will diagnose needs and implement treatments with precision, while monitoring equipment for safety and effectiveness.

Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, educate patients on plans, and ensure age‑appropriate, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Strong patient assessment and clinical decision‑making.
• Proficiency with ventilator and respiratory therapy equipment.
• Safe therapy administration and monitoring.
• Effective communication with patients and teams.
• Teamwork and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and determine interventions.
• Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment.
• Deliver prescribed respiratory therapies accurately and safely.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure proper equipment function.
• Educate patients on care plans and expectations.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to promote safe care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical decision-making

Ventilator proficiency

Therapy administration

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Job description

Role Summary:

Provide respiratory care in both critical and non-critical healthcare settings by assessing patients, operating ventilators, and administering prescribed respiratory therapies.

Key Duties

• Assess respiratory status and determine appropriate interventions based on patient needs.
• Operate and manage ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
• Deliver prescribed respiratory therapies accurately and safely.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure proper functioning of respiratory equipment.
• Educate patients on respiratory care plans and treatment expectations.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to promote safe, age-appropriate care.

Qualifications & Skills:

Strong patient assessment and clinical decision‑making, proficiency with ventilator and respiratory therapy equipment, safe therapy administration, effective communication, teamwork, and patient education skills.