Respiratory Therapist RRT - Multiple Campuses

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,681 - 68,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus potential

Premium pay for eligible employees

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Job summary

The Society of Critical Care Medicine is seeking Respiratory Therapists for various hospital locations in Illinois including Naperville and Chicago. This role offers significant flexibility with full-time, part-time, and PRN shift options. The position also includes a sign-on bonus potential of up to $25,000 for full-time nights.

Key responsibilities include providing respiratory therapy, patient assessments, and training. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited program and hold necessary certifications.

This is a great opportunity to join a company dedicated to professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry eligible status.
• State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure within six months of employment.
• Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians.
• Assess patients to determine suitable treatment methods.
• Document treatment and communicate to patients and families.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Communication

Patient education

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $33.16 - $49.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

This application is an evergreen opportunity, which means by applying once you’ll be considered for current and future Respiratory Therapist openings across our various hospital locations.

Sign-on bonus potential up to $25,000 for full-time nights and $10,000 for full-time days and evenings!

Locations Available:

We’re hiring Respiratory Therapists across a variety of our hospital sites, including:

• Arlington Heights
• Skokie
• Evanston
• Highland Park
• Chicago
• Naperville
• Elmhurst

Shifts Available:

We offer flexibility to fit your lifestyle and career goals:

• Full-time, part-time, or PRN (8‑ and 12‑hour shift options)
• Day, evening, and overnight shifts
• Weekend coverage options

If selected for an interview, you’ll be able to share your location and shift preferences!

What you will do

• Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Assess patients to determine the most suitable method of administering treatment.
• Document treatment, equipment maintenance and quality control activities and transcribe verbal or phone orders by physicians.
• Communicate to patient and family the treatment being performed in a clear manner.
• Monitor patient physiological response to therapy with special attention to the pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Provide patient and staff education.

What you will need

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry eligible status.
• State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure within six months of employment.
• Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Premium pay for eligible employees.
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development.
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free Parking at designated locations.
• Wellness Program Savings Plan.
• Health Savings Account Options.
• Retirement Options with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Community Involvement Opportunities.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.