Respiratory Therapist Registry

Trinity Health • Melrose Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Loyola Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for its registry team. The position provides comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, treatment, and management of patients across all patient populations. Specialized care for neonates and pediatric patients is limited to therapists who have completed the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

The therapist administers therapies, manages ventilators, and performs diagnostic procedures in accordance with established protocols and best practices approved by the Medical Director. The position also functions as a lead or charge therapist, coordinating workflow and supporting staff to promote quality and safe patient care. Loyola Medicine is a member of Trinity Health and is an academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The role is based within Loyola Medicine Transport at Loyola University Medical Center.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in respiratory care; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Illinois state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through NBRC; the CRT credential and Illinois respiratory therapist licensure are required within six months of hire.
• For LUMC, effective July 1, 2025, completion of NRP and PALS is expected within 90 days of hiring.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in respiratory care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• NPS credential (Neo-Peds Specialty).
• ACCS credential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and manage patients across all patient populations.
• Administer respiratory therapies.
• Manage ventilators.
• Perform diagnostic procedures according to protocols and best practices approved by the Medical Director.
• Provide specialized neonatal and pediatric care when appropriately trained and certified.
• Function as a lead or charge therapist, coordinating workflow and supporting staff to ensure quality and safe patient care.

Benefits

• DailyPay (work today, get paid today).
• Competitive shift differentials.
• On-site fitness center at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center.
• Childcare employee discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center.
• Referral rewards.
• Strong team culture.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree