Respiratory Therapy
Bonus Amount: 15,000 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Relocation Assistance: Available for candidates relocating from outside the state of Illinois. Salary Range: $1,332 - $1,792.80 per week (base gross), based on a 36-hour (3x12-hour) schedule; equivalent to $37.00 - $49.80 per hour. Department: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Therapy Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt Location: Chicago Metro Area, Illinois - big-city lifestyle, strong healthcare market, no car required, lakefront living. Interview within 24 - 48 hours Fast Offer Process Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases Competitive pay shift differentials Career growth within a large healthcare system 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. 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 Qualifications: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required 2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required 4. 2 years experience as an RCP preferred. 5. ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current. 6. NRP certificate preferred 7. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current. 8. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred 9. High School Diploma or equivalent is required The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: Pay Transparency: Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $37.00 to $49.80 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity: Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:
