Pays $26.62-$41.26/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$88k (15 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT-PRN
About the Role
PRN respiratory therapist. $26.62-$41.26/hr. Hospital setting. Herrin, IL.
Join Southern Illinois Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT – PRN in Herrin, Illinois, United States. Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $26.62 - $41.26/hour.
- Benefits Guide Available
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Southern Illinois Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT – PRN.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services and evaluating patient outcomes 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 from an accredited respiratory program and possess CRT and RCP certifications. Additionally, BLS and NRP certifications are required, with NRP to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 15 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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