Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilator Care

ScionHealth; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

ScionHealth’s Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across all ages, including ventilator management and diagnostic testing. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include arterial blood gas interpretation, oxygen and aerosol therapies, and participation in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to CRT or RRT eligibility.
• Current state license or certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• NBRC CRT or RRT credential, NBRC certification.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS/NRP per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients of all ages, including ventilator management.
• Perform routine therapy procedures such as oxygen, nebulizers, chest physiotherapy, suctioning.
• Assist with emergency interventions and code responses.
• Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases and communicate results.
• Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment per infection control guidelines.
• Document care and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Ventilator management

Communication skills

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Arterial blood gas analysis equipment

Job description

ScionHealth’s Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across all ages, including ventilator management and diagnostic testing. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include arterial blood gas interpretation, oxygen and aerosol therapies, and participation in quality improvement.