Local Contract Respiratory Therapist

Company: LanceSoft
Location: Peoria
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description LanceSoft is seeking a local contract Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Respiratory Therapist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, flexible - Employment Type: Local Contract Permanent/Staff: Respiratory Therapist Sign on Bonus: Up to $15k for 2 year commitment! Up to $20k for 3 year commitment! Relocation bonus: discussed during interview on case by case basis. Primary Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities • Performs respiratory skills within scope of Illinois Respiratory Therapy Practice Act, in accordance with the Respiratory Care Practitioner. • Delivers respiratory care activities per order by a licensed healthcare professional to patients admitted to general floors, intermediate units, ICU and emergency department. • Performs life sustaining interventions during emergent situations including Rapid Response calls and Blue Alerts under the direction of a licensed provider. • Responds to all Blue Alerts and serves as the primary airway manager. • Initiates and manages mechanical ventilation including high frequency ventilation, inverse I:E ratio, independently manages lung ventilation and other advanced modes of ventilation. • Administers aerosolized medication, delivers medical grade oxygen or air, initiates and maintains mechanical ventilators as ordered by a licensed healthcare professional • Administers specialty medical gases including Nitrogen, Heliox and Nitric Oxide. • Assesses patient to evaluate effectiveness of therapy and demonstrates knowledge to recommend changes in therapy per patient response. • Provides documentation of intervention and response in accordance with regulatory requirements and TJC and Medicare guidelines. • Rounds with the interdisciplinary team in ICUs and intermediate units. Basic Qualifications Required • Successful completion of respiratory therapy program from an accredited school. Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care. • Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois and current National Board of Respiratory Care credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002. • A graduate therapist must successfully pass both the NBRC TMC and CSE exams. Application must be made for the Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license before orientation to the department can begin. • Must have basic electronic medical record documentation skills • Must have current American Heart BLS card. Physical & Mental Requirements and Working Conditions • Work requires the ability to lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds on a daily basis. • Work requires ability to stand up to 4 hours at a time. • Work requires ability to stoop and bend, ability to reach, grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity, ability to communicate with others, and color vision. • Work requires ability to push and/or pull respiratory equipment, supply carts, gurneys, beds, wheelchairs, and/or computer carts exerting an initial force of up to 35 pounds and exerting up to 25 pounds of force to sustain movement on a daily basis. • Work requires ability to lift and position patients on a daily basis. • Work requires proofreading and checking documents for accuracy on a daily basis. About LanceSoft Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities. Benefits - Weekly pay - Medical benefits

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