Respiratory Therapist

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in East Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Respiratory Therapist
Discipline:

Allied Health Professional
Duration:

Ongoing
36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours

Employment Type:

Staff
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location:

Peoria, IL

Schedule:

Full-time | Night Shift | Flexible Scheduling Available
Sign-on Bonus Options:
$15,000

– 2-year commitment
$25,000

– 3-year commitment
Pay Range:

$31.49 – $37.05/hr (based on experience and internal equity)
Shift Differentials:

+$4.00/hr Nights | +$3.25/hr Weekends

Position Summary

The

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

provides high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care to patients across all age groups — from neonates to geriatrics. The RRT performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manages ventilators and airway devices, administers medications and medical gases, and delivers comprehensive respiratory treatments as prescribed by physicians.
This role requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and a collaborative approach to patient care, working closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal respiratory function and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and deliver

respiratory care according to established protocols and physician orders.
Administer

medical gases, aerosolized medications, and other respiratory modalities.
Operate and manage

mechanical ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP devices, and other life-support equipment.
Perform

airway clearance therapies, oxygen titration, and emergency airway management.
Evaluate

patient response and modify care plans as needed based on clinical assessment and data.
Document

all care, assessments, and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Educate

patients and families on disease management, home care, and respiratory health.
Collaborate

with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans and promote positive patient outcomes.
Maintain

respiratory equipment and ensure department readiness for emergent situations.
Qualifications

Education
Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required.
Licensure & Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

credential from the

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

required.
Current state license

as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), or eligibility to obtain within 6 months of hire for new graduates.
BLS (Basic Life Support)

certification required.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

certification required within 6 months of hire.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

required for Airway Manager or Transport roles.
Experience & Skills
Experience documenting and delivering care within an electronic medical record system.
Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage complex cases.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills to coordinate care across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in critical care, NICU, or transport strongly preferred.
BLS preferred for Medical Surgical Services (MSS) units.
Why Join OSF Health Care

Choose your

sign-on bonus : $15,000 or $25,000, depending on your commitment.
Competitive hourly pay

plus shift differentials for nights and weekends.
Comprehensive Total Rewards package

including benefits, recognition, and well-being programs that support you at every stage of your life and career.
Access to

career advancement opportunities , continuing education, and specialty certifications.
Join a

mission-driven team

where “Your Life – Our Mission” is more than a motto — it’s how we care for our patients and one another.

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About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the…