Respiratory Therapist Registry

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description

Employment Type: Registry

Shift: Rotating

Earn more, grow faster, and make a real impact.

The state of Illinois and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has designated Loyola a Level I Trauma Center, the only trauma center in Illinois to receive this designation from both organizations.

Join Loyola Medicine—Illinois’ premier academic health system—and be part of a high-performing respiratory care team delivering advanced, compassionate care.

Why Join Loyola?

• Work in a nationally ranked, quaternary care system
• Career growth across a 3-hospital network
• Competitive shift differentials
• Strong, collaborative team culture
• Elevate your skills with our Loyola transport team and Level III NICU
• What You’ll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist with Loyola, You Will

• Deliver respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
• Administer treatments, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostics
• Follow evidence-based protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Serve as a lead/charge therapist, guiding workflow and supporting team members
• 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

Pay Rate: $41.35 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.