Respiratory Therapist

Azza HealthCare Agency; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Shift differentials

Relocation assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Chicago, IL seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced care in an acute setting, manage ventilators, and conduct pulmonary diagnostics.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document in EMR, respond to emergencies, and may serve as Lead RCP during shifts. Requires NBRC RRT, IL license, BCLS/ACLS; NRP/PALS preferred. Full-time with relocation support and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid State Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• RRT certification from NBRC.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certifications; NRP and PALS preferred.
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of experience as an RCP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care in acute care settings.
• Respond to emergency codes and document in EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; may serve as Lead RCP during shifts.

Skills

clinical assessment

ventilator management

pulmonary diagnostics

documentation

teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides advanced respiratory care in an acute care setting, including administering treatments, managing ventilators, performing pulmonary diagnostics, and implementing patient-specific care plans.

Responsibilities include responding to emergency codes, documenting in EMR, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The role may involve serving as a Lead RCP during shifts.

Qualifications include a valid State RCP license, RRT certification from NBRC, current BCLS and ACLS certifications, with NRP and PALS preferred.

Requires at least a high school diploma, with an associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, and two years of experience as an RCP is advantageous.

Key skills involve clinical assessment, ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, documentation, and teamwork.

Offers full-time employment, competitive pay with shift differentials, relocation assistance, and opportunities for career growth within a large healthcare system.