New hiring opportunity for rrt in dixon, il

Position Type: Direct Hire

Experience: New graduates welcome

Schedule: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Hours: 72 hours biweekly

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients across all age groups, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. The Respiratory Therapist will deliver basic and advanced respiratory care services under the medical direction of the Respiratory Therapy Medical Director. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and a commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $31.49–$37.05 per hour

Night Shift Differential: Additional $4.00 per hour

Weekend Differential: Additional $3.25 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 with a 2-year commitment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Assess patients' respiratory conditions and identify individual care needs.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify respiratory care plans based on patient responses and clinical requirements.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment within the scope of professional responsibilities.
• Monitor patients' conditions and make accurate clinical observations.
• Communicate patient status, treatment responses, and significant changes to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Follow established clinical protocols, safety standards, and respiratory care procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation using the EPIC electronic health record system.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must meet the applicable educational and credentialing requirements for the Respiratory Therapist position.
• Must successfully complete the required written registry examination and clinical simulation examination to obtain the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and patient assessment skills.
• Ability to provide respiratory care to patients across multiple age groups.
• Commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and professional development.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the applicable requirements for the position and credentialing pathway.

Schedule & Work Environment

Day shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

72 hours biweekly

Every other weekend

Electronic documentation through EPIC