Graduate Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift (Sign-On)

Advocate Health, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness program

Clinical Ladder bonus opportunities

Job summary

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist for the 3rd shift (Night) and 0.9 FTE (36 hours/week). The role delivers comprehensive respiratory care under supervision, operates ventilators, administers therapies, educates patients, and collaborates with teams to ensure safety and quality care.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and NBRC CRT certification; BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP/ACCS are often required or pursued per department policy.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with electronic medical record systems and computer skills.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care per standards and policies.
• Operate ventilators and assist physicians with procedures.
• Administer medications and therapies as prescribed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and ensure safety.
• Educate patients on therapy goals, techniques and self-care.
• Collaborate with other departments to support patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Respiratory Therapist CRT certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist for the 3rd shift (Night) and 0.9 FTE (36 hours/week). The role delivers comprehensive respiratory care under supervision, operates ventilators, administers therapies, educates patients, and collaborates with teams to ensure safety and quality care.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and NBRC CRT certification; BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP/ACCS are often required or pursued per department policy.