Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Saint Francis Hospital • Evanston, IL

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Prime Healthcare St. Francis Hospital is hiring a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care in a fast-paced, high-acuity acute care environment. Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I performs physician-ordered respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures. Care includes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation, with consideration of patients’ age- and population-specific needs. In the absence of a supervisor, the therapist may be assigned or identified as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

The position is temporary for 12 weeks, pays $50.00 per hour, and is based at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. It is a full-time night position, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, scheduled for 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends required. The employer notes shift differentials, career growth opportunities within a large healthcare system, and a fast interview and offer process.

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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC within 60 days of hire, maintained current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA within 60 days of hire, maintained current.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of acute care experience.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire and maintained current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options to customize benefits.
• Shift differentials.
• Career growth opportunities within a large healthcare system.

What This Job Offers

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