Respiratory Therapist Certified

OSF HealthCare; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Illinois seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to provide age-appropriate respiratory care across patient populations, in ER, ICU, medical floors, homecare and clinics, in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Requires completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, NBRC credential, IL or MI state license, and CPR-BLS; new grads must pass CRT exam; licensure within six months.

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed Certified Respiratory Therapist by NBRC.
• State license in IL or MI required; NBRC credentials if credentialed after 2002.
• New graduates must pass exam for CRT credential.
• Proof of application for state licensure required before orientation.
• Licensure must be obtained within six months of hire.
• CPR – American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers).

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate respiratory care across patient populations.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Support patient outcomes through continuous assessment.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Expected pay for this position is $29.30 - $34.47/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Respiratory Therapist I provides age-appropriate respiratory care across all patient populations, in accordance with evidence-based practices, medical center protocols, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and Medicare guidelines. This role involves close collaboration with the healthcare team, utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care. The Respiratory Therapist I plays a vital role in supporting patient outcomes through skilled interventions and continuous assessment. The Respiratory Therapist I plays a vital role in providing comprehensive patient care across various settings, including emergency rooms, intensive care units, general medical floors, homecare and clinics. They will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, contributing to positive patient outcomes.

• Both CRT and RRT candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates with the RRT credential would have a higher pay scale.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Licensure/ Certification

Must be a credentialed Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner state license from appropriate state (IL or MI) and current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002.

New graduate therapists must successfully pass exam required for Certified Respiratory Therapist credential.

Proof of Application for state licensure is required for new graduates before orientation to the department can begin.

Licensure must be obtained within six months of hire for new graduates per the Respiratory Care Illinois Practice Act.

CPR – American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers)

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.