Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (1830–0700) | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) | Every Other Holiday | No On-Call Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across general medical, intermediate, and ICU patient populations including adults, pediatrics, and neonates
• Manage and operate primary ventilators (Servo U, Servo i, LTV, Trilogy) as well as BiPAP/CPAP (ResMed S9) and heated high-flow systems (Fisher & Paykel)
• Utilize the AARC point system to manage a daily treatment assignment of approximately 26–28 points
• Collaborate with on-site hospitalists and intensivists available 24/7, as well as a shift team lead who serves as a clinical resource
• Complete department-specific orientation including EHR training, ventilator review, IPV, and specialty item review, followed by precepted shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Respiratory Therapy license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) credential required
• Minimum experience in a large critical care facility (300+ beds)
• Critical care experience is required
• Must be able to pass a drug screen; placement site maintains a drug-free campus policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• RRT credential strongly preferred over CRT
• Familiarity with Servo U, Servo i, LTV, and Trilogy ventilator platforms
• Experience with ResMed S9 BiPAP/CPAP and Fisher & Paykel heated high-flow systems

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported respiratory therapy department with a dedicated team lead on every shift and 24/7 intensivist and hospitalist coverage
• No floating within the respiratory therapy department and no on-call requirements, providing a stable and predictable work environment