Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Resurrection Medical Center • Chicago, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) works under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager. The role performs physician-ordered respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures, emphasizing the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs. In the absence of a supervisor, the therapist may be assigned as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift. The position is a temporary, full-time night role at Resurrection Medical Center, working 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM for 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends required.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); employees hired before March 2026 are exempt.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained thereafter.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC within 60 days of hire, maintained thereafter.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA within 60 days of hire, maintained thereafter.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
• When assigned as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor, take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Competitive benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options that employees can customize.
• Shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED