Respiratory Therapist Part Time Days

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

About The Position

Loyola Medicine is hiring a part-time, day-shift Respiratory Therapist for its academic health system and high-performing respiratory care team. Loyola is a Level I Trauma Center designated by both the state of Illinois and the American College of Surgeons. The role provides respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including treatments, ventilator management, and diagnostics. Therapists follow evidence-based protocols and may serve as lead or charge therapist, guiding workflow and supporting colleagues. The position offers opportunities to develop skills across a three-hospital network, including work with the Loyola transport team and Level III NICU. The Respiratory Therapist II role requires an associate degree in respiratory care, Illinois respiratory therapist licensure (or licensure within six months), CRT certification through NBRC, and AHA BLS. NRP and PALS are required within 90 days, effective July 1, 2025. A bachelor's degree, ACLS, and NPS and/or ACCS credentials are preferred. The Respiratory Therapist III role additionally requires three years of job-related experience and an NBRC RRT credential. Hourly compensation ranges from $36.50 to $48.84 for Respiratory Therapist II and from $36.50 to $50.71 for Respiratory Therapist III. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons with colleagues in similar roles. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; DailyPay; free mental health therapy and coaching; tuition reimbursement; relocation assistance; retirement and financial wellness support; on-site fitness centers; and childcare. Loyola describes its workplace as collaborative and grounded in compassionate, person-centered care, mutual support, open communication, accountability, trust, and continuous learning.

Requirements

Associate degree in respiratory care.
Illinois Respiratory Therapist license, or obtain it within six months.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC.
AHA BLS certification.
NRP and PALS within 90 days, effective July 1, 2025.
For Respiratory Therapist III: three years of previous job-related experience.
For Respiratory Therapist III: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through NBRC.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in respiratory care is preferred.
ACLS.
NPS and/or ACCS credentials.

Responsibilities

Deliver respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
Administer respiratory treatments, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostics.
Follow evidence-based protocols to support optimal patient outcomes.
Serve as a lead or charge therapist, guiding workflow and supporting team members.