Respiratory Therapist (RT)

124 Advocate Condell Medical Center; Wheeling Township (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 20K)

Clinical Ladder Program

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a part‑time 24‑hour week role on the 3rd shift (6pm–6am). The position offers a base pay range of $35.50 to $53.25 per hour, with a $10,000 sign‑on bonus and opportunities like tuition reimbursement and a clinical ladder program to advance your career.

Requires an associate degree in respiratory care, eligible for Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure in Illinois, NBRC credentials (RRT within 12 months

Qualifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the practicing state.
• NBRC RRT credential within 12 months or CRT if credentialed before 2023.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment of patients using pulmonary diagnostics and blood gas analysis.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non‑critical care areas.
• Assist physicians with bedside procedures and administer therapies as ordered.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and train staff as needed.
• Educate patients on therapy goals and self‑care, and ensure safe procedures.

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Department: 36404 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services

Pulmonary Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 **10,000 Sign-On Bonus** Loan Forgiveness & Tuition Reimbursement– Up to 20K each Grow Your Career, Earn More: Through our Clinical Ladder Program, eligible Respiratory Therapists can advance their careers and earn up to $6,000 in additional yearly bonus opportunities. Location: Advocate Condell Medical Center – Libertyville, IL Schedule: Part-time | 24 hrs/week | 3rd Shift (6pm-6am) | Adult Care and NICU | Every other weekend & holiday rotation At Advocate Condell Medical Center, respiratory therapists are more than clinicians - they’re life changers, innovators, and advocates for healthier communities. At Advocate Healthcare, your expertise helps patients breathe easier, heal faster, and live better. Join one of the nation’s leading nonprofit health systems where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Reputation for excellence: Join Lake County’s only Level I Trauma Center with comprehensive heart and vascular services through the Advocate Heart Institute and Primary Stroke Center certification.

Complex, rewarding cases: Care for a wide range of high‑acuity patients across trauma, cardiac, stroke, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology and more—supported by an emergency department approved for pediatrics and backed by Advocate Children’s Hospital.

Community impact: Serve Libertyville and surrounding north‑suburban communities while supporting vital community-health initiatives.

Supportive environment: Work in a modern hospital with all private adult rooms, access on‑site learning resources, continuing‑education programs, and comfortable staff amenities.

Major Responsibilities

Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes. Can identify and address the special needs of patient population specific to department services. Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non‑critical care venues. Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility. Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols as prescribed. Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment. Troubleshoots equipment as necessary and identifies the need for service and/or repair. Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self‑care, goal of therapy, and disease management. Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients. Under physician direction, the respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to policies and procedures for a variety of different service areas, perform tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and maintain performance standards and organizational behaviors. Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Provides clear, concise, timely, and accurate patient handoff. Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions. Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices. Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). See Education/Certification Addendum for any additional site‑specific requirements.

Education Required

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills. Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use. Proficient computer skills, use of e‑mail and electronic medical record systems. Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians. Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others. Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi‑task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist. Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally. Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances. Must be able to lift 20 lb from waist to overhead. Must be able to push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances. Must demonstrate stand‑pivot transfer from bed to chair. Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person. Must utilize safe body mechanics at all times.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care