Respiratory Therapist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Urbana, IL is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient-centered respiratory care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You will assess and treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions, and manage ventilators and related equipment.

The ideal candidate holds a Respiratory Therapist certification, demonstrates strong clinical assessment and diagnostic testing skills, and communicates effectively with physicians,

Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with strong clinical assessment.
• Proficient in ventilator and respiratory equipment management.
• Capable of diagnostic testing and interpreting results.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in multidisciplinary care environments.
• Patient safety and quality outcomes focus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Manage ventilators and related respiratory equipment.
• Perform diagnostic testing to support clinical decisions.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies with timely, safe interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Prioritize patient safety and outcomes while upholding clinical standards.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Ventilator management

Education

Respiratory Therapist Certification

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in a collaborative clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Manage ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
• Perform diagnostic testing to support clinical decision-making.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and provide timely, safe interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Prioritize patient safety and improved outcomes while maintaining a strong standard of clinical practice.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Competence in ventilator/respiratory equipment management.
• Ability to perform respiratory diagnostic testing and interpret results.
• Effective communication and teamwork in multidisciplinary care settings.