Registered Respiratory Therapist

Additional Information About the Role

At BJC Healthcare – Alton Memorial Hospital, we’re committed to your growth, development, and success.

Join a supportive environment where your skills are valued, your contributions matter, and your career can truly thrive.

We are currently seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience to join our dedicated Respiratory team.

In this role you will Provide comprehensive respiratory care across patient populations, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

• PRN
• Days or Nights
• 3 shifts per 6 week period required

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area.

Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital.

Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The Respiratory Therapy department consists of certified and registered therapist that treat disease of the pulmonary system of the human body.

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department.

Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team.

Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory ...