Respiratory Therapist Certified

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Streator, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to provide age-appropriate respiratory care across patient populations, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality care. The role spans emergency rooms, ICUs, general floors, homecare, and clinics, with a focus on individualized treatment plans.

Candidates with CRT or RRT credentials are encouraged to apply; RRT may have a higher pay scale. This is an hourly position located in Streator.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Must be a credentialed Certified Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC.
• Must hold current IL or MI Respiratory Care Practitioner license; NBRC credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002.
• New graduates must pass the exam required for CRT credential.
• Proof of application for state licensure required for new graduates before orientation.
• Licensure must be obtained within six months of hire.
• CPR – American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers).
• OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills

CRT Credential

State Lic IL/MI

NBRC Credentials

CRT Exam

Licensure Window

CPR BLS

Education

Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

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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. This position is for the Streator location.

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.