Respiratory Therapist Registry

Loyola Medicine; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift Differentials

On Site Fitness Center

Childcare Discount

Referral Rewards

Strong Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Loyola Medicine in Illinois, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a part-time night shift. The role delivers comprehensive respiratory care across patient populations and coordinates with the team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in respiratory care with IL licensure and CRT credentials, plus CPR/BLS. NRP/PALS may be required within 90 days of hire. Base pay is $41.35/hour.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care required.
• Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• CRT credential through NBRC.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• CRT credential and IL licensure must be achieved within 6 months of hire.
• NRP and PALS completion expected within 90 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care across patient populations.
• Administer therapies, manage ventilators and perform diagnostics per protocol.
• Coordinate workflow as lead/charge therapist to ensure quality care.
• Support neonatal and pediatric cases only for certified therapists.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Ventilator Management

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Employment Type:

Registry

Employment Type: Part time. Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift.

Employment Type: Registry

Nights

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system includingLoyola University Medical Center,Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, andMacNeal Hospital.

If you are a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What you’ll do:

• This position provides comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, treatment, andmanagement of patients across all patient populations. Specialized care for neonates andpediatrics will be limited to respiratory therapists who have completed the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and PALS certification. Responsibilities include administeringtherapies, managing ventilators, and performing diagnostic procedures while following establishedprotocols and best practices approved by the Medical Director. Functions as a lead/charge therapist,coordinating workflow and supporting staff to ensure quality and safe patient care.

We offer our Respiratory Therapists:

• DailyPay! Work today, Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb's Child Development Center
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What you’ll need for this job:

REQUIRED

• Associate's degree in respiratory care; bachelor's preferred
• CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
• Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC
• (CRT credential and IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required within 6 months of hire)
• Effective 07/01/2025 for LUMC -- Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced LifeSupport (PALS) is expected within 90 days of hiring.

PREFERRED

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• NPS credentialed (Neo-Peds Specialty) and ACCS

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:

Pay Rate: $41.35 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.