Employment Type:
Registry
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
Benefits:
Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf
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.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
Loyola University Medical Center is a major academic medical center providing a wide range of medical services and research.