Respiratory Therapist

Boydhcs; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boydhcs is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will administer therapies, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians to ensure optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessments, pulmonary function testing, sleep study coordination, and staff education. Licensure in Illinois and BLS/ACLS credentials are required or obtainable within six months.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• RRT credentials preferred; CRT considered based on experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Assess and monitor patient respiratory status; report changes to provider.
• Perform aerosol, oxygen, breathing treatments and airway clearance therapies.
• Coordinate pulmonary rehabilitation services.
• Perform and interpret pulmonary function tests including spirometry.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Illinois RCP License

RRT preferred; CRT considered

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive cardiopulmonary care for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This position is responsible for administering respiratory therapy treatments, performing diagnostic testing, coordinating pulmonary rehabilitation services, conducting sleep studies, educating patients and staff, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote optimal patient outcomes. The Respiratory Therapist ensures all services are delivered in accordance with hospital policies, evidence-based practices, and applicable regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments to patients admitted to the Medical/Surgical Unit and Emergency Department.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient respiratory status and communicate significant changes to the provider.
• Perform physician-ordered aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, airway clearance therapy, and other respiratory procedures.
• Coordinate and provide Pulmonary Rehabilitation services.
• Perform and interpret Six-Minute Walk Studies according to established protocols.
• Conduct Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) including spirometry and other diagnostic pulmonary testing.
• Coordinate and perform outpatient sleep studies while ensuring accurate documentation and patient monitoring.
• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory diseases, medications, oxygen therapy, inhaler techniques, and disease management.
• Provide respiratory-related education and in-service training to hospital and clinic staff.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure proper cleaning, calibration, and preventative maintenance.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, responses, and education accurately within the electronic medical record.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and assist with airway management as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental performance improvement activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of respiratory care standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications – Education/Licensure/Certification

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) considered based on experience and organizational needs.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.