Respiratory Therapist - RRT
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 care across all patient populations, and supporting high-acuity and critical-care respiratory cases. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and based in the Chicago Metro Area, Illinois, working night shifts on a 36-hour, three 12-hour-shift schedule. Relocation assistance is available to candidates relocating from outside Illinois. A relocation bonus of up to $10,000 or a sign-on bonus may be available; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process. Compensation is listed as $37.00–$49.80 per hour, or $1,332–$1,792.80 per week based on the stated schedule, with shift differentials. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefit options. The exact starting compensation is determined when an applicant is selected, with consideration of factors such as skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Requirements
- State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
- ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
- PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as an RCP preferred.
- NRP certificate preferred.
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree 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
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
- Relocation assistance for candidates relocating from outside Illinois
- Potential relocation bonus up to $10,000 or sign-on bonus for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply
- Shift differentials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
