Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights

Aura Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to coordinate shift activities and oversee the respiratory therapy team. You will ensure high-quality patient care and lead assessments across units.

Ideal candidates have RT credentials, RRT, Illinois license, CPR/ACLS/NRP/PALS, and NICU experience. This on-site role demands strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
• Illinois licensure.
• Current CPR, ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications.
• Level 3 NICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shift activities.
• Oversee respiratory therapy staff.
• Ensure patient care standards.
• Manage workload adjustments.
• Provide leadership during assessments.
• Resolve procedural and equipment issues.
• Address patient, physician, or nursing concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Clinical assessment

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Graduation from accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license

Illinois licensure

CPR, ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications

Level 3 NICU experience

Job description

Lead Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shift activities
• Oversee respiratory therapy staff
• Ensure patient care standards
• Manage workload adjustments
• Provide leadership during assessments
• Resolve procedural and equipment issues
• Address patient, physician, or nursing concerns.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license
• Illinois licensure
• Current CPR, ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications
• Level 3 NICU experience.

Skills

• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Clinical assessment
• Adaptability
• Communication

Key Duties

• Organize and supervise staff
• Maintain departmental performance and compliance
• Assist with evaluations
• Support resolution of clinical or operational issues.