Certified Respiratory Therapist

Resurrection Medical Center•Chicago, IL

8h•$34 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) position for the night shift, offering competitive weekly earnings of $1,206 – $1,623 (based on 3x12s) which includes a base pay of $33.50 – $45.09/hr plus opportunities for shift differentials. The role is within the Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Therapy Department in the Chicago Metro Area, Illinois, offering a big-city lifestyle, a strong healthcare market, and lakefront living without requiring a car. The hiring process is fast, with interviews typically within 24-48 hours. The position involves working in a high-acuity, critical care environment with advanced respiratory cases and offers career growth opportunities within a large healthcare system.

Requirements

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Nice To Haves

2 years experience as a RCP preferred
NRP certificate preferred
Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

Responsibilities

In the absence of a supervisor, the CRT/RCP I may serve as Lead RCP, overseeing operations during their shift.
Provide respiratory care and pulmonary therapy per physician orders
Manage mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway management
Perform and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
Conduct pulmonary diagnostic procedures and patient assessments
Implement patient-specific care plans
Document patient care, interventions, and outcomes accurately
Serve as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor
Respond to critical care situations and emergencies
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams