Respiratory Therapist

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Enhanced New GRAD Rate!!!

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 including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal 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

Performs day-to-day Respiratory Care, including bronchial hygiene procedures, oxygen initiation and follow up, and care of the Emergency Room patients in need of Respiratory Services. Sets up and performs complex respiratory care procedures such as continuous artificial ventilation and administration or medications. Records patient data to include ventilatory volumes, pressure/flows, and blood gas analysis.

• Benefits That Start Day One
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• DailyPay (get paid when you need it)
• Free mental health therapy & coaching
• Tuition reimbursement & relocation assistance
• Retirement + financial wellness support
• On-site fitness centers & childcare

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory care
• Illinois RT license (or within 6 months)

CRT (NBRC)

• BLS (AHA)
• NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025)

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS
• NPS and/or ACCS credentials

• RT 2 --
• Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
• CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
• Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (or within 6 months of hire)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (or within 6 months of hire)
• NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025)

• RT 3 --
• Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
• 3 years of previous job-related experience
• CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
• Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC

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

• Respiratory Therapist II Pay Range: $36.50 - $48.84 per hour
• Respiratory Therapist III Pay Range: $36.50 - $50.71 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.

Benefits

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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.