Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Night Shift

aah; Illinois; On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health's Navicent Health Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to deliver critical care therapies, manage ventilators, and provide patient-focused respiratory care across departments.

The role requires NBRC/State license, BLS, and an Associate degree in respiratory therapy (BA/BS preferred), with opportunities in professional development and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/RT in the state of work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies per policy.
• Document therapy results and communicate with the care team.
• Perform blood gas sampling and interpret results.
• Ensure PHI privacy and safety compliance.

Skills

RRT credentialing

Critical care knowledge

Electronic Medical Records

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Ventilators

NBRC NBRC credentialing

Job description

Advocate Health's Navicent Health Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to deliver critical care therapies, manage ventilators, and provide patient-focused respiratory care across departments.

The role requires NBRC/State license, BLS, and an Associate degree in respiratory therapy (BA/BS preferred), with opportunities in professional development and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.