Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights

Live Well Homecare; Eldorado (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Incentive Plans

Medical Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Eldorado, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) to assist physicians with respiratory procedures and provide therapy to patients of all ages. The role includes documenting treatments, monitoring responses, and educating patients and staff.

The position may require night and weekend rotations and offers competitive hourly pay, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits. Illinois licensure within six months and CPR certification are required, with ACLS/NRP/PALS due

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current RRT or CRT certification.
• Illinois licensure within six months.
• CPR certification.
• Within 24 months: ACLS, NRP and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with respiratory procedures.
• Provide therapy to patients of all ages.
• Assess patient needs and monitor physiological responses.
• Document treatments and equipment maintenance.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to patients and staff.
• Educate patients and staff on respiratory therapies.
• Night shifts, weekend and holiday rotations may apply.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication with patients

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

RRT or CRT certification

IL licensure within 6 months

CPR certification

ACLS certification within 24 months

NRP certification within 24 months

PALS certification within 24 months

Job description

Responsibilities include:

assisting physicians with respiratory procedures, providing therapy to patients of all ages, assessing patient needs, documenting treatments and equipment maintenance, communicating treatment plans clearly, monitoring physiological responses, and educating patients and staff.

Role:

Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT)

Responsibilities include:

assisting physicians with respiratory procedures, providing therapy to patients of all ages, assessing patient needs, documenting treatments and equipment maintenance, communicating treatment plans clearly, monitoring physiological responses, and educating patients and staff.

Qualifications:

graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, current RRT or CRT certification, Illinois licensure within six months, CPR certification, and within 24 months, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.

Skills and key duties:

perform respiratory procedures, evaluate patient conditions, ensure proper documentation, and communicate effectively with patients and families. The role may involve night shifts, weekend, and holiday rotations.

Additional info:

includes a sign-on bonus, competitive hourly pay, and benefits such as incentive plans, medical options, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional growth opportunities.