BJC HealthCare

Alton, IL • Posted 2 months ago

Onsite Full Time Respiratory and Pulmonary

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.

Full-time
Nights
6:30pm-7:00am
Rotating weekends and holidays

***$10,000 Sign-On Bonus***

*Students 6 months from graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program are welcome to apply*

Overview

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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 requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.

Provides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles.

Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management.

Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.

Demonstrates advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, Basic Life Support (BLS), etc. as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog

- Respiratory Therapy

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup

Respiratory Care Practitioner

RRT

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information

City: Alton
State: IL
Zip: 62002
Country: United States
Job Type: Full Time
Posted At: 2026-04-09
Job Reference: 4747_107922
Mobile Friendly Apply: No
Category: Respiratory and Pulmonary
Html Jobs: Yes
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Body: 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. <ul><li>Full-time</li><li> Nights</li><li>6:30pm-7:00am</li><li>Rotating weekends and holidays </li></ul> ***$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*** *Students 6 months from graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program are welcome to apply* Overview <img _cke_saved_src='https://bjc.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=96736&hashed=1610681916' height='66' isparent='' src='https://bjc.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=96736&hashed=1610681916' width='200' />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. Preferred Qualifications Role PurposeProvides 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 requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities<li>Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.</li><li>Provides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles.</li><li>Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management.</li><li>Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.</li><li>Demonstrates advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, Basic Life Support (BLS), etc. as needed.</li>Minimum RequirementsEducation<li>Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog</li> - Respiratory TherapyExperience<li>No Experience</li>Supervisor Experience<li>No Experience</li>Licenses & Certifications<li>Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup</li><li>Respiratory Care Practitioner</li><li>RRT</li>Preferred RequirementsEducation<li>Bachelor's Degree</li> Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.<ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date</li><li>Disability insurance* paid for by BJC</li><li>Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution</li><li>401(k) plan with BJC match</li><li>Tuition Assistance available on first day</li><li>BJC Institute for Learning and Development</li><li>Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time</li><li>Adoption assistance</li></ul>To learn more, go to our <a href='https://assets.jibecdn.com/prod/bjc/0.0.331/assets/2026%20Benefits%20Summary_Final.pdf' target='_blank'>Benefits Summary</a>.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Parent Company Id: 4747

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