Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Trinity Health; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 104,587,000 - 145,305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

On-site fitness centers

Job summary

Loyola Medicine in Maywood, IL invites an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join our premier academic health system. You will deliver respiratory care across adults, pediatrics, and neonates within a quaternary care setting and hospitals network.

We offer growth opportunities, competitive shift differentials, and a collaborative team culture. This role includes day-one benefits and ongoing professional development in a strong nursing and transport team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care is required.
• Illinois RT license or eligibility within 6 months.
• CRT (NBRC) certification required or within 90 days of hire.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• NRP & PALS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.
• Administer treatments, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostics.
• Follow evidence-based protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Serve as a lead/charge therapist, guiding workflow and supporting team members.

Skills

Ventilator management

Neonatal care

Pediatric care

Team leadership

Evidence-based care

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Illinois RT license

CRT NBRC

BLS ACLS (AHA)

NRP & PALS within 90 days

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Night Shift

Earn more, grow faster, and make a real impact.

The state of Illinois and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has designated Loyola a Level I Trauma Center, the only trauma center in Illinois to receive this designation from both organizations.

Join Loyola Medicine—Illinois’ premier academic health system—and be part of a high-performing respiratory care team delivering advanced, compassionate care.

Why Join Loyola?

• Work in a nationally ranked, quaternary care system

• Career growth across a 3-hospital network

• Enhanced New Grad Pay

• Competitive shift differentials

• Strong, collaborative team culture

• Elevate your skills with our Loyola transport team and Level III NICU

What You’ll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist with Loyola, you will:

• Deliver respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations

• Administer treatments, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostics

• Follow evidence-based protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes

• Serve as a lead/charge therapist, guiding workflow and supporting team members

Benefits That Start Day One

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• DailyPay (get paid when you need it)

• Free mental health therapy & coaching

• Tuition reimbursement & relocation assistance

• Retirement + financial wellness support

• On-site fitness centers & childcare

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in respiratory care

• Illinois RT license (or within 6 months)

• CRT (NBRC)

• BLS (AHA)

• NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025)

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS

• NPS and/or ACCS credentials

RT 2 --

• Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred

• CPR/BLS - American Heart Association

• Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (or within 6 months of hire)

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (or within 6 months of hire)

• NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025)

RT 3 --

• Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred

• 3 years of previous job-related experience

• CPR/BLS - American Heart Association

• Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC

Our Promise to You:

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities

• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Compensation:

Respiratory Therapist II Pay Range: $36.50 - $48.84 per hour

Respiratory Therapist III Pay Range: $36.50 - $50.71 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran