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Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, Illinois

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38.08-$47.6/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.
Summary:
A clinically competent Respiratory Practitioner who evaluates, implements and coordinates care through the treatment process.

Requirements

RRT Licensed. CPR certification required. Minimum of 5 years experience preferred, including NICU. Work Shift Details: Nights -12 Hours, Every other weekend, holidays, 12- hour shifts Department: RESPIRATORY CARE Benefits for You At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members. Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes: · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Life Insurance · Flexible Spending Account · Other voluntary benefit plans · PTO and Sick time · 401(k) plan with a match · Wellness program · Tuition Reimbursement Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits. The expected pay for this position is listed below: $38.08 - $47.60 The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates, implements, and coordinates patient care throughout the treatment process. They are responsible for delivering clinical care within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient evaluationCare coordinationClinical competency

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
22%
CME allowance
13%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes weekends
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About Silver Cross Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
New Lenox, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
PTO and Sick time
401(k) plan with a match
Wellness program
Tuition Reimbursement