Night Respiratory Therapist | Sign-On + Loan Forgiveness

Advocate Health Care; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for third shift. You will support patient assessments, operate ventilators in critical and non‑critical care, and deliver prescribed respiratory therapies under physician orders.

The role emphasizes education, collaboration with care teams, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with an associate degree.
• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of practice.
• NBRC credentials: RRT within 12 months or CRT if earned before 2023.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Use respiratory therapy processes to assess patients with pulmonary diagnostics and related data.
• Operate ventilators and assist physicians with bedside procedures as needed.
• Provide prescribed medications and therapies per orders or protocols.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; identify service or repair needs.
• Educate patients on purpose, techniques, and self-care goals of therapy.
• Collaborate with other departments to support patient education and care.
• Follow policies for various service areas and maintain performance standards.
• Communicate clearly, provide timely handoffs, and support safety initiatives.
• Teach or precept new teammates and students as required.
• Assess patient needs across age ranges and adapt care accordingly.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Job description

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for third shift. You will support patient assessments, operate ventilators in critical and non‑critical care, and deliver prescribed respiratory therapies under physician orders.

The role emphasizes education, collaboration with care teams, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a community hospital setting.