OSF HealthCare
Location
Mendota, Illinois
The Respiratory Therapist II provides age-appropriate respiratory care across all patient populations following evidence-based practices, protocols, and regulatory requirements. This role involves close collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality care delivery through skilled interventions and continuous assessment.
Candidates must have completed an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC, holding a current state license from Illinois or Michigan. New graduates must pass all RRT exams and obtain licensure within six months of hire.
The Respiratory Therapist II provides age-appropriate respiratory care across all patient populations, in accordance with evidence-based practices, medical center protocols, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and Medicare guidelines. This role involves close collaboration with the healthcare team, utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care. The Respiratory Therapist II plays a vital role in supporting patient outcomes through skilled interventions and continuous assessment. The Respiratory Therapist II plays a vital role in providing comprehensive patient care across various settings, including emergency rooms, intensive care units, general medical floors, homecare and clinics. They will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, contributing to positive patient outcomes.