Respiratory Therapist Registry
Listed compensation
$41.35 per hour
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
Description
Employment Type: Registry
Shift: Days 12 hour shifts
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
This position provides comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, treatment, and management of patients across all patient populations. Specialized care for neonates and pediatrics will be limited to respiratory therapists who have completed the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and PALS certification.
Responsibilities include administering therapies, managing ventilators, and performing diagnostic procedures while following established protocols and best practices approved by the Medical Director.
Functions as a lead/charge therapist, coordinating workflow and supporting staff to ensure quality and safe patient care.
We Offer Our Respiratory Therapists
- DailyPay! Work today, Get paid today
- Competitive Shift Differentials
- On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
- Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center
- Referral Rewards
- Strong Team Culture
- Career Growth Opportunities
What You’ll Need for This Job
- REQUIRED
- Associate's degree in respiratory care; bachelor's preferred
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
- Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC
- (CRT credential and IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required within 6 months of hire)
Effective 07/01/2025 for LUMC -- Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is expected within 90 days of hiring.
- PREFERRED
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NPS credentialed (Neo-Peds Specialty) and ACCS
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
Click or copy URL to your browser trinity-health.org
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.
Key Responsibilities
This position provides comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, treatment, and management of patients across all populations. The therapist also functions as a lead/charge therapist to coordinate workflow and ensure safe, quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in respiratory care and possess current Illinois state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist. Certification as a CRT through the NBRC and CPR/BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $86k | Respiratory Therapy median $83k (middle half $78k–$92k)48 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Illinois | 135 active | 3,981 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 50% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment142 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
36 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
24 jobs · 18 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
25 jobs · 18 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Respiratory Therapist System Float
MultiCare Health System · Auburn, Washington
Allied Health: Respiratory Therapist Clinical Content Reviewer (Part-time, Remote, PRN Position)Per Diem
Elsevier · Remote - Nationwide
Respiratory Therapist
$37.61-$55.27/hrRespiratory Therapist
$35.5-$53.25/hr