Weekend Respiratory Therapist - High-Impact Care, $55-65/hr

Accolade Healthcare; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k match

Paid leave

Daily Pay

Renovated breakrooms

Employee events

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for weekend shifts. You will perform respiratory assessments, manage treatments, and support residents to maintain respiratory health with independence and safety in mind.

Responsibilities include monitoring devices, oxygen therapy, and collaboration with the care team to reduce readmissions. Active CRT/RRT credentials and IL license are required; CPR certification is necessary with ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• CRT or RRT credentials required.
• Active Illinois license in good standing.
• CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred.
• Experience in Home Health/LTACH or sub-acute settings is a plus.
• This position is not remote.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient evaluation and respiratory assessments.
• Administer treatments and monitor residents to support respiratory function.
• Manage oxygen therapy, suctioning, and tracheostomy care as prescribed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.
• Educate residents and caregivers on respiratory care and self-management.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and stock of supplies.
• Support nursing staff and participate in staff education.

Skills

CRT credential

RRT credential

Illinois license

CPR certified

ACLS preferred

Long term care

Home health experience

Team collaboration

Infection control

Job description

Accolade Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for weekend shifts. You will perform respiratory assessments, manage treatments, and support residents to maintain respiratory health with independence and safety in mind.

Responsibilities include monitoring devices, oxygen therapy, and collaboration with the care team to reduce readmissions. Active CRT/RRT credentials and IL license are required; CPR certification is necessary with ACLS preferred.