What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Respiratory Therapists position at Summit Healthcare Staffing?
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.
- 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.
Salary : $90,000 - $95,000