Night Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $15K Sign-On + Tuition Aid

Advocate Health; Maine Township (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness and tuition Reimburse

Tuition reimbursement up to 20k

Job summary

Advocate Health's Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist for full-time 3rd shift (6:30pm–7:00am). Join a team delivering ventilator support, diagnostic assessments, and therapies, with strong emphasis on patient education and safety.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, active RCP license, and BLS. Sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement are available, along with loan forgiveness opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with at least an associate degree.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in state; RRT or CRT NBRC credentials required within specified timeline.
• Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment using pulmonary diagnostics and blood gas analysis.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings and support procedures.
• Provide prescribed respiratory treatments and monitor responses.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and report safety concerns.
• Educate patients on therapy purpose, technique, and self-care.
• Collaborate with teams to manage patient care and education.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Ventilator operation

Patient education

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health's Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist for full-time 3rd shift (6:30pm–7:00am). Join a team delivering ventilator support, diagnostic assessments, and therapies, with strong emphasis on patient education and safety.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, active RCP license, and BLS. Sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement are available, along with loan forgiveness opportunities.