Respiratory Therapist – Pulmonary Clinic

Carle Health

. Collaborate with physicians, patients, and families to deliver services and manage sleep disorders in the CPAP Clinic .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $41 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing sleep disorders through effective patient education, evaluation, and treatment optimization. Proficient in the use of PAP devices and sleep testing procedures while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)Knowledge of Sleep TechnologyAbility to Perform Sleep Testing ProceduresEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

PAP Equipment ManagementMask FittingSleep Apnea ScreeningPatient EducationData DownloadingTreatment Compliance MonitoringQuality Assurance TrackingTroubleshootingUniversal PrecautionsIsolation Techniques

Soft Skills

CollaborationFlexibilityProblem-SolvingPatient AdvocacyInterpersonal Communication

Tools & Technologies

PAP DevicesSleep Testing EquipmentApneaLinkDME/HME Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Sleep DisordersSleep HygienePulmonary DisordersContinuing Education in Sleep MedicineHealthcare Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with physicians, patients, and families to deliver services and manage sleep disorders in the CPAP Clinic
Serve as liaison and point of contact for patients regarding education, issues, problems, and treatments
Perform CPAP Clinic activities, including face-to-face evaluations and documentation
Fit PAP masks, monitor treatment compliance, download PAP data, and make physician-ordered pressure changes
Coordinate with PAP device manufacturers, vendors, and DME/HME companies to resolve equipment and care issues
Communicate patient symptoms, treatment issues, and barriers to optimal care to physicians and healthcare professionals
Oversee office scheduling functions and resolve issues
Educate patients, families, staff, healthcare providers, and the community on sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, testing results, and treatment optimization
Promote and market the sleep program as assigned
Perform home sleep testing and sleep apnea screening, including equipment setup, patient education, and device downloading
Verify physician orders, patient identity, forms, information, equipment condition, and testing procedures
Evaluate patients’ mental and physical condition and follow safety, universal precaution, and isolation procedures
Ensure sleep studies follow department procedures and physician orders
Clean, store, charge, and archive sleep testing equipment and records
Provide information and input to interpreting physicians and notify them of tests requiring immediate interpretation
Work with noncompliant sleep center patients through communication, education, and ApneaLink
Track quality assurance indicators and contribute to department goals, procedures, protocols, and process improvements
Act as technical advisor to staff and physicians and assist with troubleshooting
Attend department meetings, participate in LEAN, and keep informed of new technologies and equipment
Work collaboratively with coworkers and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) - American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
H.S. Diploma/GED
Work experience with PAP equipment
Certified to perform CPR
Maintain licensure and/or certification
Achieve 10 continuing education hours per year related to sleep medicine and/or sleep technology
Willingness to be flexible with schedule changes and time as needed
Knowledge of pulmonary and sleep disorders
Knowledge of sleep technology, PAP devices, interfaces, mask fitting, and treatment side effects
Ability to perform and interpret sleep testing procedures and tools
Ability to follow universal precautions and isolation techniques
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, healthcare professionals, DME/HME companies, vendors, and staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Continuing education opportunities and educational seminars
Potential for growth and life-long careers