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Respiratory Therapist Registered

OSF HealthCare·Kewanee, Illinois

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide age-appropriate respiratory care across various patient populations in settings like ERs and ICUs. Collaborate with healthcare teams to implement individualized treatment plans and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

OSF will invest in you on day 1!

Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1.

This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Expected pay for this position is $31.49 - $37.05/hour.

Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.

Eligible for a $25,000 Sign on Bonus!

Overview

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

  • Education: Completion of accredited
  • Respiratory
  • Therapy
  • Program
  • Licensure/
  • Certification: Must be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner state license from appropriate state (IL or MI) and current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002. New graduate therapists must successfully pass all exams required for Registered Respiratory Therapist credential. Proof of Application for state licensure is required for new graduates before orientation to the department can begin. Licensure must be obtained within six months of hire for new graduates per the Respiratory Care Illinois Practice Act. CPR – American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers) OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Must be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a valid state license for Illinois or Michigan. Requires completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Respiratory Care
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Clinical Expertise
  • Emergency Care
  • Intensive Care

Benefits

  • Sign on Bonus
  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Vacation and Holiday time

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Kewanee, Illinois
Posted
Jun 23, 2026
Closes
Jun 23, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

OSF HealthCare

OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. The system includes 18 inpatient facilities encompassing 16 licensed hospitals, two of which operate dual campuses in separate...

Salary listed on 137 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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