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Cross Country Allied

Respiratory Therapist

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A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$70,801 / year median in Illinois

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) Decatur, Illinois. This position involves providing pediatric respiratory care within a Level II nursery and other patient populations, including neonates through geriatrics, in an acute care facility. The candidate will perform routine respiratory procedures, manage ventilators, and respond to emergency codes as needed, supporting both daytime and nighttime shifts.
Job Details Schedule:
Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications:
Illinois State license, ACLS, BLS, PALS, RRT certifications, and a minimum of 0 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Community hospital experience, Level I or II trauma experience, Neonatal/Pediatrics setting experience, and Cerner charting system experience
Float:
Float rotation may be required to meet facility needs, including within scope of practice
Additional Information:
The role includes assisting with bronchoscopies, night and day
SAT / SBT
responsibilities, and responding to emergency department calls for codes, traumas, and severe respiratory distress. The position covers all age groups and diagnoses, with special emphasis on neonatal and pediatric care during RSV season utilizing high-flow nasal cannula and other specialized equipment including Drager V500 ventilators, EV 300 Bipaps, V60 Bipaps, and ResMed PAP devices. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance
  • Transportation