Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Resurrection Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast interview process

Competitive pay with shift differenti*

Per diem flexibility

Job summary

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to join our per diem team. You will provide respiratory care per physician orders and may serve as Lead RCP when supervisor is unavailable.

This role offers a base pay of $40.15–$43.80 per hour, with opportunities for shift differentials, and a fast interview process. The position requires state RCP licensure, BCLS, ACLS within 60 days, and 2 years of RCP experience.

Qualifications

• State licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certification upon hire.
• ACLS certification within 60 days of hire.
• NRP preferred.
• PALS within 60 days.
• 2 years RCP experience preferred.
• Associate or B.S. degree preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care per physician orders.
• Manage mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy.
• Administer aerosol treatments and airway management.
• Perform ABG analysis.
• Conduct pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments.
• Document care and outcomes; lead RCP during supervisor absence.
• Respond to critical care emergencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

RCP license

BCLS certified

ACLS within 60 days

PALS within 60 days

NRP preferred

2 years RCP experience

Associate/Bachelor degree preferred

High School diploma

Education

State RCP license

ACLS certification

NRP preferred

PALS certification

Associate or Bachelor degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Earn $486.68 – $525.60 gross pay per shift | Variable Shift | Per Diem

Includes base pay of $40.15 - $43.80/hr + opportunities for shift differentials

Department: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Therapy

Job Type: Per Diem | 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

Responsibilities

In the absence of a supervisor, the CRT/RCP I may serve as Lead RCP, overseeing operations during their shift.

• Provide respiratory care and pulmonary therapy per physician orders
• Manage mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway management
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
• Conduct pulmonary diagnostic procedures and patient assessments
• Implement patient-specific care plans
• Document patient care, interventions, and outcomes accurately
• Serve as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor
• Respond to critical care situations and emergencies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 2 years experience as a RCP preferred.
• ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• NRP certificate preferred
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Pay Transparency

Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $40.15 to $43.80. 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

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

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.

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