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️ Help Patients Breathe Easier. Save Lives Every Day.
Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)
Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City, IL
$27.76 - $44.98 per hour
⏰ Schedule: Full-Time Nights
Every Breath Matters.
As a Respiratory Therapist at Gateway Regional Medical Center, you'll play a critical role in caring for patients of all ages experiencing respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions. From emergency situations to inpatient care, your expertise helps patients breathe easier, recover faster, and improve their quality of life.
If you're passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while working alongside a collaborative healthcare team, we'd love to have you join us.
❤️ Why Choose Gateway Regional Medical Center?
Competitive Pay
Earn $27.76 - $44.98 per hour
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance View Guide
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Access to advanced respiratory care technology
- Serve a community where you can truly make a lasting impact.
What You'll Do
As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll provide exceptional respiratory care while working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals throughout the hospital.
Your responsibilities will include:
️ Assessing, treating, and monitoring patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders
Administering oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and other respiratory treatments
Managing and monitoring mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilation
Responding to emergency situations, including Code Blue and Rapid Response events
Performing diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas sampling, pulse oximetry, and pulmonary function testing (as applicable)
Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
️ Documenting patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
Educating patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and home care equipment
️ Ensuring compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and respiratory care best practices
What We're Looking For
✔ Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
✔ Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License
✔ Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required
✔ Current BLS Certification required
✔ ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred or obtained according to department requirements
✔ Excellent critical thinking, communication, and assessment skills
✔ Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced and emergency situations
Why Your Work Matters
Every day, patients depend on Respiratory Therapists during some of the most critical moments of their lives. Whether you're helping a newborn take their first breath, supporting a patient through respiratory failure, or educating someone on managing chronic lung disease, your expertise changes lives.
At Gateway Regional Medical Center, you'll find more than a job-you'll find a team that values your knowledge, supports your growth, and recognizes the life-changing impact you make every day.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're looking for a rewarding career where your clinical expertise is valued, your contributions are recognized, and your work truly matters, Gateway Regional Medical Center is the place for you.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional respiratory care and improving the health of the communities we serve.
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