Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) – Flexible Schedule

Accolade Health Care LLC.; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Daily pay

Breakroom stocked

Employee events

Flexible schedule

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare in Illinois is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) to assess patients, provide respiratory care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. This role emphasizes independent work while supporting efforts to reduce readmissions.

The ideal candidate holds an active CRT or RRT, an Illinois license, CPR certification, and experience in long-term care or home health. This on-site position offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

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

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

Skills

CRT or RRT

Illinois license

CPR certified

ACLS preferred

LTAC/home health exp

Job description

Accolade Healthcare in Illinois is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) to assess patients, provide respiratory care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. This role emphasizes independent work while supporting efforts to reduce readmissions.

The ideal candidate holds an active CRT or RRT, an Illinois license, CPR certification, and experience in long-term care or home health. This on-site position offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.