Respiratory Care Practitioner
About the job
- Must possess an Illinois license within 90 days of hire.
- Basic computer literacy and use of computer software applications are preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required as applicable to areas of responsibility within one year.
- Provide respiratory care to a broad patient population, including outpatient and inpatient services, under the direction of a physician.
- Perform patient therapy assessments.
- Perform respiratory therapy modalities as ordered by the physician.
- Perform pulmonary function tests.
- Assist physicians with bronchoscopy procedures.
- Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
- Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs).
- Serve as a member of the Code Blue and Rapid Response Teams.
- Provide guidance to respiratory care aides and students.
- Educate patients and families.
- Participate in and provide community education as necessary.
- Clean and maintain respiratory equipment and supplies as necessary.
- Perform artificial airway maintenance.
- Perform pulmonary rehabilitation as ordered by the physician.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.
About the company
CGH Medical Center is a community hospital and clinic network based in Sterling, Illinois. It provides inpatient, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, behavioral-health, outpatient, and physician services through the medical center and affiliated clinics. Clinical departments work with laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, facilities, information technology, and administrative teams. Roles include nursing, medicine, allied health, patient access, technical services, operations, and support. The scope is CGH Medical Center and its regional care network. The workforce connects direct patient care with the clinical, technical, and administrative functions required to operate regulated services.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CGH ratified a first union contract on July 15, 2026, reducing workplace uncertainty.
- Management expanded the cafeteria in May 2026, signaling continued campus investment.
- CGH plans to buy Rock River Hospice property and restore services after approval.
What critics are saying
- Labor strife lingered for five years; AFSCME called CGH anti-union in 2026.
- Illinois labor rulings ordered reinstatement and back pay after illegal retaliation findings.
- Federal hospice-certification moratorium blocks immediate hospice launch; delays run through late 2026.
What makes CGH Medical Center unique
- CGH's Sterling network spans main hospital plus nearly 20 satellite locations.
- Its employee-owned care model faced unionization, then locked first contract in July 2026.
- CGH acquired physician clinic integration in 2011, strengthening local referral control.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Gift Shop Discount
- CGH Day Care Discount
- CGH Dietary Discount
- CGH Pharmacy Discount