6 Illinois Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Jobs
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience: Solid understanding of all aspects of Respiratory care.
Required Credentials: Associate’s degree - Respiratory Therapy
Shift & Scheduling:
- Weekend Shifts: 3 weekends in 6 weeks, every other weekend at best
- Holiday Shifts: rotation of major - there are 6 Carle holidays
Floating Requirements: Travelers assigned to the Greater Peoria Service Area may be required to float between the following sites: Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and/or Carle Health Proctor Hospital. The Carle Leader will notify the traveler directly when there is a need to float between locations.
Temp Illinois licensure is not accepted.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Respiratory Therapists care for patients who have pulmonary diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and who have lung dysfunction because of another condition, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by sepsis or trauma. Job responsibilities for Respiratory Therapists often include assessing patients’ breathing function, managing equipment such as oxygen delivery devices, and responding to emergency situations to provide respiratory support. Requirements for Respiratory Therapists include earning at least an associate degree and obtaining state licensure. The average annual salary for Respiratory Therapists in the United States is more than $70,000.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Illinois
Travel jobs for Respiratory Therapists in the United States can be found in many settings, including hospitals, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics, physician offices, and nursing homes. Most Respiratory Therapists work in hospitals, where they deliver care in a variety of areas such as medical-surgical units, intensive care units, and emergency departments. Job descriptions for Respiratory Therapists typically include performing tests to evaluate lung function, collaborating with physicians on treatment plans, administering inhalants, educating patients, and managing equipment, such as mechanical ventilators, that support patients who need breathing assistance. Land your dream travel Respiratory Therapist job today.
