Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Resurrection Medical Center • Chicago, IL

19d • $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. The role includes assessing patients, planning and implementing respiratory care across all patient populations, and working in a high-acuity environment with advanced respiratory cases. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and based in the Chicago Metro Area, Illinois. It follows a 36-hour schedule of three 12-hour shifts and is a night-shift role. Relocation assistance is available for candidates relocating from outside Illinois. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms; relocation bonus options are also described in the posting.

The stated compensation range is $37.00–$49.80 per hour, or $1,332–$1,792.80 per week based on 36 hours. The exact starting compensation depends on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The position offers opportunities for career growth within a large healthcare system.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintained as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments, including oxygen, aerosol, and airway management.
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostics, including ABGs and 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.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefit options.
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates relocating from outside Illinois; the posting also mentions a relocation bonus of up to $10,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed