Graduate Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift (Sign-On)

3M HEALTHCARE; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 49,593 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Loan forgiveness program

Paid time off

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift (12‑hour rotations, 36 hours per week). You will operate ventilators, administer therapies, educate patients, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, CRT licensing, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/ACCS/NRP‑related credentials. Benefits include sign‑on and relocation bonuses, loan forgiveness, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and conflict resolution.
• Organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Decision‑making for patient care and equipment use.
• Proficient computer skills, including EMR and email.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non‑critical care environments.
• Assist physicians with bedside and other procedures as applicable.
• Administer medications and therapies per physician orders and patient‑driven protocols.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment, and request repairs.
• Educate patients on therapeutic techniques, self‑care, and disease management.
• Collaborate with other departments for patient education and problem‑solving.
• Adapt to policy changes and perform tasks required by assignment.
• Promote a culture of safety, report safety events, and assist with corrective actions.
• Apply age‑specific knowledge and developmental principles for patient care.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision-making

EMR proficiency

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift (12‑hour rotations, 36 hours per week). You will operate ventilators, administer therapies, educate patients, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, CRT licensing, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/ACCS/NRP‑related credentials. Benefits include sign‑on and relocation bonuses, loan forgiveness, and comprehensive health plans.