Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare Management Inc • Chicago, IL

1d • $37 - $50

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) / Respiratory Therapist (RRT) delivers respiratory therapy treatments and pulmonary diagnostic services in an acute care setting, including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of care across all patient populations.
This is a full-time opportunity in Chicago – big-city lifestyle, strong healthcare market, no car required, lakefront living.
Candidates must be willing to relocate.

Requirements

• RRT certification (NBRC)
• Active State RCP License or ability to obtain Illinois licensure prior to start
• BLS (AHA) upon hire
• ACLS and PALS within 60 days of hire
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy
• 2+ years of RCP experience
• NRP certification

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments (oxygen, aerosol, airway management)
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems
• Perform pulmonary diagnostics (ABGs, PFTs)
• Implement patient-specific respiratory care plans
• Document care in the EMR
• Respond to code blue and rapid response events
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
• May serve as Lead RCP during assigned shifts

Benefits

• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

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