Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Trinity Health • Melrose Park, IL

1d • $37 - $49 • 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 including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. This position provides comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, treatment, and management of patients across all patient populations. Specialized care for neonates and pediatrics will be limited to respiratory therapists who have completed the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and PALS certification. Responsibilities include administering therapies, managing ventilators, and performing diagnostic procedures while following established protocols and best practices approved by the Medical Director. Functions as a lead/charge therapist, coordinating workflow and supporting staff to ensure quality and safe patient care.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in respiratory care
• CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
• Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (CRT credential and IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required within 6 months of hire)
• Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is expected within 90 days of hiring (Effective 07/01/2025 for LUMC)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• NPS credentialed (Neo-Peds Specialty)
• ACCS

Responsibilities

• Administering therapies
• Managing ventilators
• Performing diagnostic procedures
• Following established protocols and best practices approved by the Medical Director
• Functions as a lead/charge therapist, coordinating workflow and supporting staff to ensure quality and safe patient care

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• DailyPay! Work today, Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree