Respiratory Therapist, RRT/CRT

Carle Health

. Manage and perform respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration, and airway management .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $32 - $55 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in respiratory therapy, including ventilator management, airway management, and patient education. Proficient in interpreting physician orders, performing diagnostic tests, and adhering to safety protocols in a clinical environment.

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Basic Life Support (BLS)Ventilator ManagementPatient Education

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Hard Skills

Respiratory TherapyVentilator ManagementAirway ManagementArterial Blood Gas (ABG) TestingMedication Dosage CalculationIntubationNon-Invasive CardiologyOxygen AdministrationPatient Care DutiesDiagnostic Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPatient Safety AwarenessEmergency ResponseInstructional Support

Tools & Technologies

BiPAPCPAPOxygen EquipmentNebulizerSuction Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

Industry Keywords

Respiratory TherapyPatient CareInfection ControlPatient SafetyHealthcare Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and perform respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration, and airway management
Perform all forms of respiratory therapy, non-invasive cardiology, and assigned patient care duties
Interpret and execute physician orders and individualize therapy to patient needs
Calculate medication dosages and provide patient education
Perform intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned
Perform oxygen rounds and arrange home oxygen, nebulizer, and suction equipment
Respond to emergency situations, rapid response team calls, codes, pages, and requests
Perform accurate testing, obtain laboratory specimens, and conduct bedside arterial blood gas (ABG) testing with quality control
Set up, verify, operate, monitor, and maintain ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP
Perform ventilator checks every two hours and as needed; set alarms and document settings and patient information
Participate in patient rounds and collaborate with physicians and healthcare workers
Maintain accurate therapy, ventilator, oxygen, ECG, diagnostic-test, and charge-entry documentation
Maintain a clean work area and stock supplies
Follow infection-control, patient-safety, protective-equipment, and hospital policies
Complete mandatory education, learn new equipment and procedures, and support clinical instruction of students and healthcare workers
Notify leaders of inappropriate patient-care issues and document medication and patient-care errors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association within 30 days
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association within 1 year
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) within 6 months for Peoria, Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from the American Academy of Pediatrics within 1 year
Respiratory therapy work experience
Maintain current license and credentials
Night shift availability: 3, 12-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, 6:30 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
Every other weekend and holiday requirements
Participate in E-Verify and provide work authorization information through Form I-9

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus available
Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi
Comprehensive benefits package