Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - Night Shift

Location

• Peoria, Illinois

Job Type

• Clinical Allied Health

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift and Hours

• Night shift
• 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Job Summary

Responsible for performing respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration, and airway management. Provides individualized patient care and education, responds to emergencies, and collaborates with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all forms of respiratory therapy and non-invasive cardiology procedures.
• Interpret and execute physician orders accurately.
• Manage ventilators including setup, monitoring, maintenance, and documentation.
• Perform intubations and tracheostomy tube changes as assigned.
• Conduct patient education and home care instructions related to oxygen, nebulizer, and suction equipment.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations, rapid response team calls, and codes.
• Perform bedside lab testing (ABGs) and ensure quality control.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety standards.
• Document all therapies, ventilator settings, ECGs, and diagnostic tests accurately.
• Participate in patient rounds and collaborate with physicians and healthcare workers.
• Act as a resource and provide clinical instruction to students and other healthcare workers.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked work area.

Required Education and Certifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Illinois
• Associate’s degree or Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Illinois
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate’s degree or Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy