Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT-PRN

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare in Herrin, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care services under medical direction. The role requires an Associate’s degree in respiratory care from an accredited program and Illinois CRT/RCP licensure, plus BLS and NRP-MHC within 90 days of hire.

Key responsibilities include evaluating patient outcomes, educating patients, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team. Leadership duties involve workflow coordination and staff precepting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory care from an accredited program or equivalent CoARC-approved training.
• CRT and RCP licensure in Illinois; BLS certification.
• NRP-MHC required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient outcomes and adjusts care plans within the multidisciplinary team.
• Educates patients and families on respiratory disease processes, procedures, and discharge plans.
• May reassign to other units as needed; shares clinical knowledge with staff and students.
• Performs preceptor duties for staff and students; plans, implements, and evaluates respiratory care.
• Leads workflow to optimize staffing and assists with orientation and daily department operations.

Education

Associate’s Degree from Respiratory accredited program or equivalent CoARC-accredited program

Job description

Position Summary

• Responsible for providing respiratory care services.

Education

• Associate’s Degree from Respiratory accredited program or equivalent CoARC-accredited program

Licenses and Certification

• CRT
• RCP with State of Illinois
• BLS
• NRP- MHC required within 90 days of hire

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: N/A

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient outcomes making changes in plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides explanation/instructions to patients and/or responsible persons and ensures understanding with regard to respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures and discharge.
• Accepts Reassignment to other units when necessary.
• Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and is a role model for clinical practice.
• Performs preceptor duties for staff and students.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care.
• Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician keeping in communication with medical and nursing staff.
• Lead: Coordinates workflow to utilize personnel efficiently.
• Lead: Assist with orientation of new employees/students.
• Lead: Assist manager/supervisor with daily operations of the department.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

$26.62 To $41.26