Respiratory Therapist
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist - Illinois (Peoria)

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 1830-0700)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (both days and nights)
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call Requirement: No call or standby call
• Floating: No floating within Respiratory Therapy
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs; scrubs are not provided

Patient Population & Environment

• Care for general medical, intermediate, and ICU patients (adults, pediatrics, and neonates)
• Facility size: Large critical care facility (300+ beds)
• Hospitalist and Intensivist available 24/7 onsite
• Respiratory Therapy team includes a lead therapist who serves as a resource and does not take patient assignments

Equipment Used

• Ventilators: Servo U, Servo i, LTV
• Bipap/Cpap: ResMed S9
• Heated high flow: Fisher Paykel

Orientation & Training

• 12 hours of non-billable orientation including EPIC training, ventilator review, IPV, and specialty item review
• Followed by two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor before working independently

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential via NBRC
• BLS certification (AHA)
• Experience in critical care at a large facility (300+ beds)
• Prefer candidates with RRT credential over CRT
• Must not have worked at this facility within the past year
• Active Illinois Respiratory Therapy license or proof that application process has been initiated
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Additional Notes

• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted
• No call shifts; no floating required
• Approximately 26-28 treatments per day based on AARC point system
• OSF call off policy allows 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty
• Orientation hours do not count toward guaranteed hours

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this position.