Respiratory Therapist - ICU/ED
Bloomington, Illinois
OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Bloomington, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work primarily with adult patients; minimal pediatric and neonatal cases.
• Provide respiratory therapy services in inpatient settings including ICU, Post ICU, Medical, Surgical, OB, and Emergency Department.
• Perform arterial blood gases (ABGs) and EKGs.
• Assist with intubation (not required to intubate independently).
• Use various respiratory equipment including PB980, PB840, Avea, Servo, ENVE ventilators; V60 Bipap; Resmed CPAP; Vapotherm high flow devices.
• Work 12-hour shifts (1830-0700) with self-scheduling options.
• Weekend requirement: every 3rd weekend (Saturday/Sunday).
• Holiday work included.
• Weekend call required at least once every 6 weeks with a 30-minute response time.
• Department orientation requires a minimum of 3 shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Respiratory Therapist license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated.
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC
• Experience with respiratory therapy equipment and working knowledge of EPIC electronic medical records.
• Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels.
• Some experience with adult respiratory care required.

Additional Information

• Call off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty.
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours.
• No dress code requirements.
• Hospitalist or intensivist coverage in-house during the day; on call at night.
• Respiratory management and lead therapist available on each shift.
• No floating requirements.

Specialty Experience

• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; implied some experience with adult respiratory therapy and equipment is necessary.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified; no prior travel experience required.