Local Contract Respiratory Care Practitioner
Urbana, IL
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

Respiratory Care Practitioner
Carle Health – Carle Foundation Hospital | Urbana, IL

Req #: 37385101 | Contract Length: 07/20/2026 – 10/17/2026 (13 weeks)

Pay Package (Travel)

• Weekly Gross: $2,506.00
• Weekly Taxable: $1,260.00
• Weekly Non-Taxable: $1,246.00

Local Pay Rate

• $64.00/hour

Schedule

• Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 3x12-hour shifts
• 36 hours/week
• No call required

Position Overview
The Respiratory Care Practitioner performs routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Supervisor and Medical Director. This role provides care across all patient populations — Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric — across inpatient units and the Emergency Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients for routine respiratory care therapy on inpatient units and in the Emergency Department
• Complete assessments on ventilated patients and all other patients receiving respiratory care services
• Obtain and analyze Arterial, Venous, and Capillary blood gases
• Prepare, test, and check respiratory therapy equipment for proper and safe operation
• Process, maintain, disassemble, wash, rinse, dry, and package respiratory equipment
• Report malfunctioning equipment to manager promptly
• Recommend timely interventions and need for further treatment or referral within patient respiratory care regimens
• Accurately chart on respiratory flow sheets, care plans, and charge accurately in EMR
• Record procedures, patient responses, and compliance with sleep therapy documentation requirements
• Consult with Respiratory Care Practitioner regarding adverse effects and equipment compliance
• Relay relevant patient information in writing to the physician
• Assist with stocking respiratory care supplies on inpatient units
• Function as a role model in Respiratory Care, demonstrating clinical judgment and technical competency

Required Skills

• Solid understanding of all aspects of respiratory care
• Patient assessment and clinical judgment
• EMR charting and care plan evaluation
• Blood gas analysis (Arterial, Venous, Capillary)
• Equipment preparation and maintenance
• Sleep therapy documentation

Education

• Required: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Illinois RCP License
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Language

• English (Read, Write, Speak)

Location
611 W Park St, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL 61801