Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT-Fulltime-Weekend Option

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58K–$89K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Position Summary

  • Responsible for providing respiratory care services. Education
  • Associate’s degree Licenses and Certification
  • RRT (could show N/A on registry showing they have been grandfathered before 2002 of expiration dates)
  • RCP State of Illinois
  • CPR
  • NRP-MHC (within 90 days of hire) Experience and Skills
  • Technical Experience: N/A Role Specific Responsibilities
  • Evaluates patient outcomes making changes in plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
  • Provides explanation/instructions to patients and/or responsible persons and insures understanding with regard to respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures and discharge.
  • Accepts Reassignment to other units when necessary.
  • Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and is a role model for clinical practice.
  • Plans, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care.
  • Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician keeping in communication with medical and nursing staff.
  • Lead: Coordinates workflow to utilize personnel efficiently.
  • Lead: Assist with orientation of new employees/students.
  • Lead: Assist manager/supervisor with daily operations of the department. Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $27.69 - $42.92 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: sih.net Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free. For questions or more information about our openings, please email SIH Careers. SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development. As a student at SIH, you will see first-hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well-being of all the people in the communities we serve. Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey. Click here to learn more. The SIH Scholarship Program brings together college scholarship money with hands-on work opportunities. Qualified applicants are eligible for money to cover tuition, lab fees, books, and educational supplies. Please click here to learn more about SIH Scholarship Programs. Begin a rewarding career in healthcare as a Phlebotomy Technician! The SIH Phlebotomy Program allows you to begin working in as few as nine weeks! Click here for more information.

Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services, evaluating patient outcomes, and adjusting care plans within a multidisciplinary team. They also coordinate department workflow, assist with staff orientation, and provide patient education regarding respiratory disease processes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree and possess valid RRT and RCP State of Illinois certifications. Additionally, CPR and NRP-MHC certifications are required, with the latter to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationWorkflow coordinationPatient instructionMultidisciplinary team collaborationRespiratory disease managementClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT-Fulltime-Weekend Option at Southern Illinois Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,866 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 18 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,866 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Southern Illinois Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Carbondale, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance