Respiratory Therapist (RT)
About The Position
At Advocate Condell Medical Center, respiratory therapists are more than clinicians - they’re life changers, innovators, and advocates for healthier communities. At Advocate Healthcare, your expertise helps patients breathe easier, heal faster, and live better. Join one of the nation’s leading nonprofit health systems where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program (associate degree minimum)
- IL Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
- RRT within 12 months or CRT if credentialed prior to Jan 1, 2023
- BLS certification (AHA)
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional respiratory care for adult and NICU patients
- Manage ventilators and perform therapeutic procedures
- Administer medications and educate patients and families
- Collaborate across care teams to ensure safe, quality outcomes
- Mentor new teammates and students
Benefits
- Competitive pay with shift & weekend differentials
- Professional development pathway with annual bonus potential up to $6,000
- $20K Sign-on bonus paid out through your first year
- Loan forgiveness up to $21K for eligible teammates
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Paid time off, parental leave, and tuition assistance
- 401(k) with 3% company contribution + 3% match
- Opportunity for yearly merit increases
- Inclusive, supportive team culture
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
