The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor. The Respiratory Therapist treats conditions that affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having trouble breathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which he/she practices
+ One year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferred
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Must be at least 18 years of age Compliance & Ethics Expectations
+ **2+ Years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist**
+ **IL RT License, CRT or RRT, BLS**
+ **ACLS & NRP preferred**
+ **Adult Critical Care experience**
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