Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) — Flexible Hours & Growth

Elevate Care; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career growth

Flexible schedule

Daily pay

Supportive team

Job summary

Elevate Care is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our Illinois-based team. You will assess, treat, and monitor residents with respiratory conditions, manage ventilators, and educate patients and families on respiratory care, contributing to improved outcomes and quality of life.

The ideal candidate holds an active Respiratory Therapist license with BLS and ACLS, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently in a compassionate, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Clinical respiratory care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Respiratory care management: assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions; administer oxygen therapy and inhaled medications.
• Ventilator management: set up, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators for patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
• Patient education: educate patients and families about respiratory care and treatments.
• Collaborate with healthcare team: work with physicians, nurses, and staff to implement care plans.
• Monitor and record data: track progress and document outcomes; communicate changes to the team.
• Emergency response: respond to respiratory emergencies and code situations.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

BLS

ACLS

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Compassionate care

Job description

Elevate Care is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our Illinois-based team. You will assess, treat, and monitor residents with respiratory conditions, manage ventilators, and educate patients and families on respiratory care, contributing to improved outcomes and quality of life.

The ideal candidate holds an active Respiratory Therapist license with BLS and ACLS, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently in a compassionate, collaborative environment.