Certified Respiratory Therapist; New Grads
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist
Bonus Amount: $15,000.00 Bonus Information:
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview:
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Earn $1,206 – $1,623/week (3x12s) | Night Shift | Full-Time
Includes base pay of $33.50 – $45.09/hr + opportunities for shift differentials
Department:
Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Therapy
Job 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
- 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
- State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- 2 years experience as a RCP preferred.
- ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
- NRP certificate preferred
- PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
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 $33.50 to $45.09 per hour.
The exact 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.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:
Employment Status:
Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity:
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