Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Every Other Holiday Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across general medical, intermediate, and ICU patient populations including adults, pediatrics, and neonates

• Manage daily treatment assignments using the AARC point system, averaging approximately 26–28 points per day

• Operate and monitor primary ventilators including Servo U, Servo i, and LTV, as well as BiPAP, CPAP, and heated high-flow equipment

• Collaborate with on-site hospitalists and intensivists available 24/7 to support patient care decisions

• Work alongside a shift team lead who serves as a resource and does not carry a patient assignment

• Complete department-specific orientation including EMR training, ventilator review, and precepted clinical shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in Illinois (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)

• BLS certification required

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) credential required; RRT strongly preferred

• Experience in a large critical care facility (300 beds or more)

• Demonstrated experience in critical care respiratory therapy

• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen

Preferred Experience / Skills

• RRT credential preferred over CRT

• Familiarity with ResMed S9 for BiPAP/CPAP and Fisher & Paykel heated high-flow systems

• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records platform

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported department featuring dedicated team leads on every shift and 24/7 intensivist and hospitalist coverage

• No floating requirements within the Respiratory Therapy department, allowing for focused, consistent patient care