Respiratory Therapist

Accolade Healthcare; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k match

Paid leave

Daily Pay

Renovated breakrooms

Employee events

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for weekend shifts. You will perform respiratory assessments, manage treatments, and support residents to maintain respiratory health with independence and safety in mind.

Responsibilities include monitoring devices, oxygen therapy, and collaboration with the care team to reduce readmissions. Active CRT/RRT credentials and IL license are required; CPR certification is necessary with ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• CRT or RRT credentials required.
• Active Illinois license in good standing.
• CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred.
• Experience in Home Health/LTACH or sub-acute settings is a plus.
• This position is not remote.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient evaluation and respiratory assessments.
• Administer treatments and monitor residents to support respiratory function.
• Manage oxygen therapy, suctioning, and tracheostomy care as prescribed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.
• Educate residents and caregivers on respiratory care and self-management.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and stock of supplies.
• Support nursing staff and participate in staff education.

Skills

CRT credential

RRT credential

Illinois license

CPR certified

ACLS preferred

Long term care

Home health experience

Team collaboration

Infection control

Job description

Accolade Healthcare

• Medical, Dental, Vision and additional other voluntary benefits
• 401k with company match
• Generous Paid Leave Policy
• Daily Pay partner
• Newly renovated breakrooms - fully stocked beverages
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations

Respiratory Therapist

WEEKENDS ONLY

Pay Rate: $55-$65 per hour

Based on experience and credentials

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and additional other voluntary benefits
• 401k with company match
• Generous Paid Leave Policy
• Free uniforms after hire
• Daily Pay partner
• Newly renovated breakrooms - fully stocked beverages
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations

About Us

At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete our mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.

Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in promoting and restoring patients' health. Your responsibilities include respiratory assessments, monitoring, clinical intervention for patients under our care. This role is designed for a Respiratory Therapist who is confident working independently, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and assisting in the reduction of avoidable hospital readmissions.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient evaluation
• Provide thorough medical record evaluation
• Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical condition
• Evaluate, treat, and care for residents with respiratory problems including but not limited to those with tracheostomies including the administration of bland aerosols and suctioning
• Evaluate resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to respiratory care; analyze outcomes and make recommendations for changes in the plan of care based upon the analysis
• Recommend and/or provide appropriate treatment and preventative measures to prevent decline in resident's respiratory function
• Management and weaning of supplemental oxygen
• Management and weaning of trachs
• Assist with pulmonary rehab modalities
• Perform all aspects of direct respiratory patient care
• Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities
• Operate respiratory care equipment safely and effectively
• Participate in providing staff education
• Maintain appropriate respiratory supply stock
• Assist nursing staff when required
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications And Skills

To excel as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT), you will need:

Required Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credentials
• Active license in good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• CPR certified required; ACLS preferred
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred
• Experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a Home Health, LTACH, or any sub-acute setting is a plus
• This position is not a remote position

Skills

• Exceptional clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, and physiological knowledge.
• Proficiency in administering medication and maintaining health promotion and maintenance.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills with the ability to work effectively in a medical team.
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities.