Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pekin

Carle Health

2 months ago

Pekin, Illinois$29.78per hourFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Competitive hourly pay. Respiratory Therapist role in Pekin, IL. Full benefits. Work with a respected health system. Actually have a life.

Key Responsibilities

Performs patient education
Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner
Notify leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
Performs intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned
Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.

Requirements

Maintain current license
Maintain current credentials

Benefits & Compensation

Educates students and other health professionals about ventilator functions
Collaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues
Learns the functions of all new equipment
Learns new procedures
Participates in clinical instruction of students and other healthcare workers
Compensation and Benefits

Work Schedule

Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights
Responds to emergency situations, RRT calls and codes immediately
Performs ventilator checks every 2 hours and PRN

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pekin at Carle Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Carle Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $51000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pekin, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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