Respiratory Therapist
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,196/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Respiratory Therapist - Illinois (Peoria)
Job Details
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
- Location: Peoria, Illinois
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts
- Day shift: 06:30 AM – 07:00 PM
- Night shift: 06:30 PM – 07:00 AM
- 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
Patient Population & Environment
- Care for general medical, intermediate, and ICU patients
- Experience required in a large critical care facility (300+ beds)
- Hospitalist and Intensivist available 24/7 onsite
- Respiratory Manager/Team Lead available on each shift as a resource (does not take patient assignments)
Equipment Used
- Ventilators: Servo U, Servo i, LTV
- Bipap/Cpap: ResMed S9
- Heated High Flow: Fisher Paykel
Orientation
- 12 hours of department-specific orientation including EPIC training, ventilator review, IPV, and specialty items
- Followed by two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor before working independently
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Illinois
- Minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
- Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC
- Experience working with Neonate or Pediatric patients
- Experience in an Acute Care setting
- Experience in a large (300 bed or more) critical care facility
Additional Notes
- Local candidates within 50 miles considered under local placement rules
- No call shifts required
- Scrub color is flexible; scrubs are not provided
- Approximately 26-28 treatments per day based on AARC point system
Experience Requirements
- Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have critical care experience in a large facility
- Prior travel experience: Not required
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this position.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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