The posting
We are seeking Licensed Respiratory Therapists (RRT or CRT) for positions at several locations throughout Central and Southern Illinois.
Join a leading respiratory care organization specializing in providing high-quality pulmonary and respiratory services within skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities. This role offers the opportunity to work with patients requiring specialized respiratory support, including ventilator and tracheostomy care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients.
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway clearance procedures.
- Perform suctioning, ventilator monitoring, and respiratory assessments.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments according to physician orders.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure compliance with clinical standards.
- Respond to respiratory emergencies and provide appropriate interventions.
Requirements
- Active Illinois Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) – Required
- Current BLS/CPR certification – Required
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute settings preferred.
- Experience with ventilator and tracheostomy management preferred.
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, and patient care skills.



