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Respiratory Care Practitioner

Hospital Sisters Health System·Springfield, Illinois

$33 - $49/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago
Practice for this role

Respiratory Care Practitioner · $33 - $49/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -9% vs. median posted rate for physicians roles in Springfield, Illinois ($35.92/hr, n=125)
  • 145 similar openings in the Springfield area · median $35.92/hr
$17.00/hr · lowesthighest · $373/hr
this role: $32.58/hrmedian $35.92/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 125 posted physicians roles in Springfield, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 9% below the Springfield, Illinois median for physicians roles.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner conducts physician-prescribed treatments and operates specialized respiratory equipment. They are responsible for administering patient care and documenting all activities in the electronic medical record while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Pay Range

$32.58 - $48.87 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Conducts basic physician prescribed treatments and demonstrates competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice. Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, administers patient care, and documents the practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) at the required level of competence in accordance with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines.

Position Specifics

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  • Schedule:
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  • Facility:
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  • Bonus: up to $25,000 Compensation that aligns with your experience

Education Qualifications Diploma or an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is required.

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is preferred.

Experience Qualifications N/A Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice is required.

License must be obtained within 6 months.

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma or Associate's degree in respiratory therapy and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the NBRC. A valid state license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are also required for this role.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • EMR documentation
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Basic life support
  • Electronic medical record
  • Respiratory therapy
  • Respiratory equipment operation
  • Physician prescribed treatments

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$33 - $49/hr
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Hospital Sisters Health System

Since 1875, the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis have been caring for patients in Illinois, Wisconsin and other locations in the United States and across the world. Today, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is a multi-institutional health care system that cares for patients in...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits

HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

  • HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
  • Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process.
  • These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
  • Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
  • These tools are used only to support our recruiting process.
  • Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
  • Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

Market context

Illinois physician roles remain competitive

Emergency Medicine physician roles in Illinois are typically driven by steady hospital and emergency department coverage needs, especially in larger metro and regional referral settings. These positions are competitive because employers usually expect active Illinois medical licensure, DEA certification, and board certification or eligibility, along with completed Emergency Medicine training. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; review the residency, licensure, and CME details closely before applying.

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