Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights
Proforma Health · Alton, IL · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
Provides comprehensive respiratory care to diverse patient populations, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures following established standards and guidelines.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient respiratory needs.
- Communicate effectively with healthcare teams, patients, and families, including documentation and handoffs.
- Educate patients, families, and staff about respiratory treatments and procedures.
- Apply advanced clinical skills such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep lab procedures.
- Ensure patient safety and compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
- Participate in continuous learning and professional development.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program; Bachelor's preferred.
- Current licensure and certifications including RRT or CRT, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Respiratory Care Practitioner credentials.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred, but new graduates may apply.
- Ability to work independently, troubleshoot clinical issues, and demonstrate critical care expertise.