Respiratory Therapist - CRT/RRT Eligible, Ventilator Care

Carle; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking respiratory therapists to provide patient care across our hospital. Training will accommodate certified and registered therapists, with emphasis on advancing toward the registered therapist standard within 1 year.

The role includes ventilator management, patient assessment, and collaboration with physicians to ensure safety and quality care. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree and licensure as RCP in Illinois.
• Must have NBRC credentials (CRT/RRT) and AHA BLS/ACLS within specified timelines.
• Proficiency in ventilator management and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY.
• Interprets and executes physician orders with precision.
• Educates patients and documents care accurately.
• Responds to emergencies and ventilator alarms promptly.
• Maintains equipment and compiles accurate charge entries.

Skills

Patient care

Interpreting orders

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Team communication

Education

Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy

Certificate of Completion: Respiratory Therapy

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) IL

CRT / RRT NBRC certification

Tools

Ventilators

CPAP/BIPAP

Job description

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking respiratory therapists to provide patient care across our hospital. Training will accommodate certified and registered therapists, with emphasis on advancing toward the registered therapist standard within 1 year.

The role includes ventilator management, patient assessment, and collaboration with physicians to ensure safety and quality care. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.