Respiratory Therapist Registry

Trinity Health • Melrose Park, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago’s western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system that includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, treatment, and management of patients across all patient populations. Specialized neonatal and pediatric care is limited to therapists who have completed NRP and PALS certification. The position includes administering therapies, managing ventilators, and performing diagnostic procedures in accordance with established protocols and best practices approved by the Medical Director. The therapist also functions as a lead/charge therapist, coordinating workflow and supporting staff to promote quality and safe patient care.

This is a registry, part-time role. The posting contains conflicting shift information: it lists a 12-hour night shift in the employment details and 12-hour day shifts in the description.

Requirements

• Associate degree in respiratory care.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Illinois state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through NBRC and Illinois Respiratory Therapist licensure are required within six months of hire.
• For LUMC effective 07/01/2025, completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is expected within 90 days of hiring.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, treatment, and management of patients across all patient populations.
• Administer respiratory therapies.
• Manage ventilators.
• Perform diagnostic procedures in accordance with established protocols and Medical Director-approved best practices.
• Provide specialized respiratory care for neonates and pediatric patients when qualified through NRP and PALS certification.
• Function as a lead/charge therapist by coordinating workflow and supporting staff to ensure quality and safe patient care.

Benefits

• DailyPay
• 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