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Registered Respiratory Therapist-RRT/CRT

HSHS · Highland, IL · $31.03–$46.54 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to respond to a code or rapid response. What was your role?

What they are checking: Whether they know their airway role in emergencies and stay calm.

If you're a new grad, what are you most confident in and what do you want to keep learning?

What they are checking: Whether they know their limits and will ask for help, which matters for new therapists.

What would you do

Your patient's oxygen saturation keeps dropping despite higher oxygen. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they escalate and consider options like high flow or BiPAP while notifying the provider.

This is PRN days at a smaller hospital. How do you handle being one of the only therapists in the building?

What they are checking: Whether they can work independently and handle anything that comes through the door.

About the work

Walk me through how you assess a patient before giving a nebulizer treatment.

What they are checking: Whether they check breath sounds, vitals and indications rather than delivering treatments by routine.

How do you set up and troubleshoot a BiPAP patient who isn't tolerating the mask?

What they are checking: Whether they can improve fit and comfort to keep a patient off a ventilator.

What's your experience with ventilator management, and what do you look for on a blood gas?

What they are checking: Whether they can read ABGs and suggest vent changes based on the results.

How do you keep your documentation in the EMR complete with a busy treatment list?

What they are checking: Whether they document fully and on time, which the posting stresses along with HIPAA and quality standards.

How do you teach a COPD patient to use an inhaler correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they teach technique with return demonstration, which prevents readmissions.

How do you clean and maintain respiratory equipment between patients?

What they are checking: Whether they follow infection control and equipment care, which the posting lists as a duty.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $31.03 - $46.54 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital is seeking a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will conduct basic physician prescribed treatments and demonstrate competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice, operate and maintain respiratory care equipment, administer patient care, and document the practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) at the required level of competence in accordance with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines. Position Specifics • Department: Respiratory • Core Function; Rehab/Therapy/Sleep • Schedule: Full time; night shift • Facility: St. Joseph’s Hospital • Location: Highland, IL • Compensation that aligns with your experience Education Qualifications • Diploma or an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is required. • Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is preferred. Experience Qualifications • N/A Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. • Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice is required. License must be obtained within 6 months. • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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