Registered Respiratory Therapist

Rush Copley Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Copley Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Aurora, Illinois. This role involves assessing and planning care for patients’ respiratory needs, ensuring ethical and compassionate care.

The ideal candidate must possess a current Illinois state license in Respiratory Care and be certified as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Other required certifications include ACLS, PALS, and NRP for working in NICU. Join our dedicated multidisciplinary team!

Qualifications

• Current Illinois State License as Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification needed to work in Level III NICU after 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients’ respiratory status.
• Implement and monitor care plans independently.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Ethical decision making

Education

Completion of CoARC approved program in Respiratory Care

Tools

CPR

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients’ respiratory status, and plan of care. Functions independently in all areas of the organization. Care is provided in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion that exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Rush Copley, and is in accordance with policies and procedures. The Respiratory Therapist is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and must have a complete understanding of own limitations and, in turn, seek advice, judgment and support of others, when necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

License: Current Illinois State License as Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Education: Completion of CoARC approved program in Respiratory Care required.

Credential: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) required to work in Level III NICU after October 31, 2026.

Certifications:

• CPR
• ACLS required within 6 months of employment.
• PALS required within 12 months of employment.
• NRP required for all staff working in NICU III within 3 months of employment

RUSH salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects RUSH’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Internal applicants and RUSH transfers are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.