Respiratory Therapist Registered
Listed compensation
$3.25/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Total Rewards
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Expected pay for this position is $31.49 - $37.05/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
This is an hourly position. This position also includes a weekend differential of $3.25/hr
Eligible for a $20,000 Sign on Bonus!
Sign On Bonus Flexibility: You choose how to use your Sign On Bonus! Pay off bills, put dollars toward purchasing a new car, or use it to manage your health insurance expenses. The choice is yours!
OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.
Overview
Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapist works in accordance with evidenced based policies and procedures of the Medical Center with all patient populations.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by the prescribing physician that is appropriate to all the ages of the patients served.
In accordance with established policies and procedures, administers medical gases, medications, airway clearance, mechanical ventilation, other respiratory modalities, monitor levels of supplies and equipment for department and patient care areas.
Applies theoretical knowledge to care of neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with other members of the healthcare team by demonstrating competence in respiratory skills, problem solving, and critical thinking that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
Licensure/ Certification: Must be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner state license from appropriate state (IL or MI) and current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002.
New graduate therapists must successfully pass all exams required for Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
Proof of Application for state licensure is required for new graduates before orientation to the department can begin.
Licensure must be obtained within six months of hire for new graduates per the Respiratory Care Illinois Practice Act.
- CPR – American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers)
- OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist administers medical gases, medications, and mechanical ventilation to patients across all age groups. They also monitor equipment and collaborate with the healthcare team to provide evidence-based respiratory care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist Registered at OSF HealthCare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,889 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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