Respiratory Therapist

Resurrection Medical Center • Chicago, IL

4h • Onsite

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 full-time, non-exempt role is located in the Chicago Metro Area, Illinois, offering a big-city lifestyle, a strong healthcare market, no car required, and lakefront living. The position provides competitive pay, shift differentials, and opportunities for career growth within a large healthcare system, operating in a high-acuity, critical care environment and handling advanced respiratory cases.

Requirements

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• ACLS certificate within 60 day 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 an RCP preferred
• NRP certificate preferred
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

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

• Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates ($15,000.00)
• Relocation Assistance (for candidates relocating from outside the state of Illinois)
• Competitive pay
• Shift differentials
• Career growth within a large healthcare system
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

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