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    Resurrection Medical Center

    Healthcare

    Respiratory Therapist - RRT

    Chicago, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time2+ yrs experience$1.3k – $1.8k / weekPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Bonus Amount

    $15,000

    Bonus Information

    Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

    Overview

    Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Relocation Assistance: Available for candidates relocating from outside the state of Illinois.

    Salary Range: $1,332 – $1,792.80 per week (base gross), based on a 36-hour (3x12-hour) schedule; equivalent to $37.00 – $49.80 per hour.

    Department: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory TherapyJob Type: Full-Time | 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

    The Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) / Respiratory Therapist (RRT) delivers respiratory therapy treatments and pulmonary diagnostic services in an acute care setting, including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of care across all patient populations.

    Responsibilities

    • Administer respiratory therapy treatments (oxygen, aerosol, airway management)
    • Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems
    • Perform pulmonary diagnostics (ABGs, PFTs)
    • Implement patient-specific respiratory care plans
    • Document care in the EMR
    • Respond to code blue and rapid response events
    • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
    • May serve as Lead RCP during assigned shifts

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    Qualifications

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

    1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current. 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire. 6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred. 8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

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    Pay Transparency

    Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $37.00 to $49.80 per hour. 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

    Full Time

    Shift

    Nights

    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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    About the company

    Resurrection Medical Center

    Resurrection Medical Center is a hospital providing a range of medical services.

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