Joy Waitkus Rrt Bba

Registered Respiratory Therapist · Memorial Health

respiratory therapist Springfield, IL

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
17 years
since Jun 2009
Gender
Female

Experience

Registered Respiratory TherapistCurrent
Memorial Health
Since Jun 2009 · 17 years · Springfield, IL

Education

Robert Morris University - Illinois
Bachelor's degree · Business Administration and Management General
St. Johns School of Respiratory Care
Respiratory Therapy Degree/Applied Science
2007 – 2009
Robert Morris College
Associate's degree
2005 – 2007

Skills

Healthcare Critical Care Icu Hospitals Patient Safety Business Development Physician Relations Bls Acute Care Pals Patient Education Cerner Epic Systems Respiratory Therapy Medical Terminology Data Management Business Strategy Acls Inpatient Pediatrics Emr Emergency Room Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation U.S. Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act Direct Patient Care Meditech Data Analysis Clinical Monitoring Business Planning Business Management Entrepreneurship Nursing Clinical Research

About Memorial Health

Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Joy Waitkus Rrt Bba is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Memorial Health, based in Springfield, IL. As a respiratory therapist, Waitkus Rrt Bba contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Springfield, IL. They have been with Memorial Health for 17 years. Waitkus Rrt Bba holds academic credentials, including Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management General and Respiratory Therapy Degree/Applied Science, from Robert Morris University - Illinois and St. Johns School of Respiratory Care. Core competencies include Healthcare, Critical Care, Icu, Hospitals, Patient Safety. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Springfield, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Joy Waitkus Rrt Bba is one of them.
  • 519 respiratory therapists are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 498 contacts at Memorial Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in IL: $55,000 – $95,000 (median $71,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in IL: Advocate Health Care (21), Advocate Christ Medical Center (16), Rush University Medical Center (13).
  • 1% of respiratory therapists in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 65% of respiratory therapists in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joy Waitkus Rrt Bba located?

Joy Waitkus Rrt Bba is based in Springfield, IL. They are currently affiliated with Memorial Health.

What is Joy Waitkus Rrt Bba's specialty?

Joy Waitkus Rrt Bba specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Joy Waitkus Rrt Bba currently work?

Joy Waitkus Rrt Bba currently works at Memorial Health. They have been there for 17 years.

What is Joy Waitkus Rrt Bba's educational background?

Joy Waitkus Rrt Bba attended Robert Morris University - Illinois and St. Johns School of Respiratory Care.

How do I contact Joy Waitkus Rrt Bba for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a respiratory therapist?

Recruiting respiratory therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for respiratory therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in IL?

respiratory therapists in IL typically earn $55,000 to $95,000 annually, with a median of $71,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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