RRT Ventilator & Tracheostomy Care Specialist (Sign-On)

Care Plus Management; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Full-Time Schedule

Job summary

Care Plus Management's Lincoln Village Healthcare Center in Lincoln, IL is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide specialized respiratory care for residents requiring ventilator and tracheostomy support. You will perform routine procedures, manage ventilators, and ensure high standards under the Respiratory Director.

Requires independence, strong time management, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
• Valid Illinois state respiratory care practitioner license.
• Experience in ventilator and tracheostomy care, preferably in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to residents with ventilators, tracheostomies, and other complex respiratory needs.
• Perform routine respiratory care procedures including suctioning, ventilator checks, tracheostomy care, and oxygen therapy.
• Monitor residents’ respiratory status and document findings accurately in the medical record.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide immediate respiratory support as needed.
• Maintain competency in ventilator operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Ensure ventilator care complies with facility policies, manufacturer guidelines and medical orders.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care for ventilator residents.
• Work closely with the Respiratory Director to implement individualized care plans.
• Participate in resident care conferences, in-service trainings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate changes in resident condition promptly to the nursing and medical teams.
• Adhere to state, federal, and facility regulations governing respiratory care.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ventilator management protocols and respiratory care standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of required documentation and reports.

Skills

NBRC RRT credential

Illinois license

Ventilator care

Tracheostomy care

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Job description

Care Plus Management's Lincoln Village Healthcare Center in Lincoln, IL is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide specialized respiratory care for residents requiring ventilator and tracheostomy support. You will perform routine procedures, manage ventilators, and ensure high standards under the Respiratory Director.

Requires independence, strong time management, and regulatory compliance.