Respiratory Therapist-Full and Part Time Positions Available Sign on Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 53,037 - 68,948; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)

$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 part‑time)

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full and part-time positions in Lake Forest, Illinois. The role includes performing respiratory procedures and collaborating with medical teams. The salary ranges from $38.50 to $50.05 per hour, and candidates can benefit from a variety of perks, including tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching. Experience and qualifications in respiratory care are required.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is mandatory.
• Experience with ventilator management is preferred.
• Must obtain Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures and patient assessments.
• Implement treatment plans and evaluate patient care.
• Consult with health care professionals as part of patient care.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS)

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Full and Part Time Positions Available

Join to apply for the Respiratory Therapist - Full and Part Time Positions Available role at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital.

The salary range for this position is $38.50 - $50.05 per hour, depending on experience and internal equity. We offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Northwestern Medicine is committed to equity and a culture of service.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Exciting opportunities await at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital as we expand our facilities to double our inpatient capacity and modernize the Emergency Department. This expansion will allow us to provide even more comprehensive care. Northwestern Medicine holds a 4th Magnet® designation and the first Magnet with Distinction® in the U.S., underscoring our commitment to outstanding patient care.

Current Opportunities

• Full‑Time (36 hours per week) night shift (7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.)
• Part‑Time (24 hours per week) night shift (7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.)
• Casual / As‑needed positions

We hire Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT). Some roles may include up to a $10,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform all respiratory care procedures and patient assessments, implementing treatments and therapies per department and hospital protocols.
• Implement and evaluate the plan of care for respiratory procedures, including aerosol, secretion mobilization, and hyperinflation therapies.
• Provide care for patients requiring ventilator assistance and complex respiratory devices, interpreting clinical data for quality patient care.
• Perform comprehensive ventilator management and monitor cardiopulmonary status of patients receiving intensive respiratory care.
• Demonstrate competency in all adult ICU, Pediatrics, Emergency Room, and Special Care Nursery/NICU procedures without supervision.
• Perform diagnostic studies as designated by department policy or physician order.
• Initiate and monitor invasive and non‑invasive arterial blood gas measurements.
• Consult with Physicians, RNs, and other health‑care professionals; participate in daily patient rounds for assigned area.
• Respond to patient and family needs with appropriate clinical competence.
• Monitor and document patient responses to interventions and progress toward outcomes; complete charting per standards.
• Serve as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and NM personnel; assist with precepting and orientation.
• Demonstrate teamwork, communicate effectively, and collaborate with all hospital services to maintain excellence.
• Participate in huddles and stay informed through e‑mail and other communications.
• Manage work schedule efficiently, completing timely documentation, cleaning equipment, and entering accurate billing and charges.
• See additional addendum for Level 2 and Level 3 RCP.

Qualifications

Required

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board of Respiratory Care
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) – Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (within three months of hire)
• BLS through American Heart Association
• NRP – American Academy of Pediatrics (within three months of hire)
• Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS)

Preferred

• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) – National Board of Respiratory Care
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) – National Board of Respiratory Care
• ACLS through American Heart Association
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) – National Board of Respiratory Care
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case‑by‑case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.