Respiratory Therapist
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, including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of care across all patient populations. This full-time, non-exempt position offers relocation assistance for candidates relocating from outside the state of Illinois, competitive pay with shift differentials, and opportunities for career growth within a large healthcare system. The role is located in the Chicago Metro Area, providing a big-city lifestyle, a strong healthcare market, and lakefront living, with no car required. The successful candidate will work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and handle advanced respiratory cases.
Requirements
- State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
- ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current
- PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Nice To Haves
- 2 years experience as an RCP preferred
- NRP certificate preferred
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Administer respiratory therapy treatments (oxygen, aerosol, airway management)
- Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems
- Perform pulmonary diagnostics (ABGs, 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
- Bonus Amount $15,000.00
- Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates
- Relocation Assistance: Available for candidates relocating from outside the state of Illinois
- Competitive pay + shift differentials
- Career growth within a large healthcare system
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
- Freedom to customize benefits to fit unique needs
- Abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options
- Paid time off
- A 401K retirement plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
