Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Overview

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Earn $486.68 – $525.60 gross pay per shift | Variable Shift | Per DiemIncludes base pay of $40.15 - $43.80/hr + opportunities for shift differentials

Department: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory TherapyJob Type: Per Diem | Non-Exempt

Location: Chicago Metro Area, Illinois – big-city lifestyle, strong healthcare market, no car required, lakefront living.

✔ Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process✔ Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases

✔ Competitive pay + shift differentials

✔ Career growth within a large healthcare system

Responsibilities

In the absence of a supervisor, the CRT/RCP I may serve as Lead RCP, overseeing operations during their shift.

• Provide respiratory care and pulmonary therapy per physician orders
• Manage mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway management
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
• Conduct pulmonary diagnostic procedures and patient assessments
• Implement patient-specific care plans
• Document patient care, interventions, and outcomes accurately
• Serve as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor
• Respond to critical care situations and emergencies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING  1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required 2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. 2 years experience as a RCP preferred. 4. ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current 5. NRP certificate preferred 6. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current. 7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred 8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required

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Pay Transparency

Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $40.15 to $43.80. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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