Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Resurrection Medical Center; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast Interview Process

Shift Differentials

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Resurrection Medical Center is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a temporary 12-week contract on the night shift, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, full-time with a 36-hour weekly schedule and rotating weekends. The role emphasizes high-acuity respiratory care in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Requirements include NBRC CRT, state RCP license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with NRP either on hire or within 60 days. Two years of acute care experience is required.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from NBRC required; hired before Mar 2026 exempt.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC on hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS certification within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification on hire or within 60 days.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Assess, plan, implement and document care with age/population considerations.
• May serve as Lead RCP in the absence of supervision.

Skills

Acute care experience

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

NBRC CRT certification

State RCP license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Association or BS degree preferred

HS Diploma or equivalent

NRP certification (on hire or within 60 days)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - ContractPay: $50.00 per hour

Location: Resurrection Medical Center, Illinois

Shift: Full-Time Nights | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Schedule:36 Hours per Week | Rotating Weekends Required

Contract Length: Temporary 12 Weeks? Ready to make a life-saving impact while earning competitive pay? Join the dedicated respiratory care team at Prime Healthcare Resurrection Medical Center and help provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment.

• Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process
• Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases

• Competitive pay + shift differentials

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• 2. Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt
• 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• 6. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• 7. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• 8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 9. Two (2) years of acute care experience required.

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Pay Transparency

Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is a flat rate of $50/hr 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.

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: benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status: Temporary Shift: Nights

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