Flexible Respiratory Therapist (Float) – Work Across Hospitals

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Clinical Advancement Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Governance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across multiple hospital units within the Advocate Health system in Illinois. You will operate ventilators, provide therapies, and collaborate with physicians under guidance to ensure safe, effective respiratory care.

You will interface with a diverse team, educate patients on therapy goals, and participate in safety protocols while maintaining high standards of clinical performance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.
• No experience required.
• Licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the practicing state; NBRC credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses respiratory therapy processes to support patient assessment across various modalities.
• Operates ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings and assists physicians.
• Provides prescribed airway therapies and medications per orders or protocols.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment and ensures proper functionality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across multiple hospital units within the Advocate Health system in Illinois. You will operate ventilators, provide therapies, and collaborate with physicians under guidance to ensure safe, effective respiratory care.

You will interface with a diverse team, educate patients on therapy goals, and participate in safety protocols while maintaining high standards of clinical performance and professional growth.