Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Sign-On & Growth

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Street (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $12,500

Loan forgiveness program – up to $20,0

Clinical Ladder program bonus – up to

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL. The role involves operating ventilators, assisting physicians, and delivering patient education under supervision.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable, and no prior experience is required. The department emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be able to operate ventilators and provide respiratory care per physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care in accordance with standards and policies.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non‑critical care venues.
• Educate patients on therapy purpose, technique, and self-care.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Ventilators

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL. The role involves operating ventilators, assisting physicians, and delivering patient education under supervision.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable, and no prior experience is required. The department emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and adherence to standards.